CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,372 km
8,930 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
14,372 km
8,930 mi / 7,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

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CPT ZSJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT ZSJ
ICAO Code FACT CZSJ
City Cape Town Sandy Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.060000, -93.340000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 14,372 kilometers (8,930 miles / 7,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 22:56 in Cape Town, it's 14:56 in Sandy Lake. 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 Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 97° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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