Airport Comparison
| CPT | ZUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Churchill Falls Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | ZUM |
| ICAO Code | FACT | CZUM |
| City | Cape Town | Churchill Falls |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Halifax |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,442 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 53.560000, -64.110000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Churchill Falls (ZUM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) in Churchill Falls, Canada is 12,538 kilometers (7,791 miles / 6,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.
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 13:41 in Cape Town, it's 07:41 in Churchill Falls. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,291 feet between the two airports. Churchill Falls Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Churchill Falls (ZUM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Churchill Falls Airport (ZUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.