CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,439 km
8,972 miles
ZGI
Gods River
Canada
Distance
14,439 km
8,972 mi / 7,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

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CPT ZGI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gods River Airport
IATA Code CPT ZGI
ICAO Code FACT CZGI
City Cape Town Gods River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 627 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.840000, -94.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gods River (ZGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gods River Airport (ZGI) in Gods River, Canada is 14,439 kilometers (8,972 miles / 7,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:48 in Cape Town, it's 03:48 in Gods River. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gods River (ZGI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gods River Airport (ZGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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