CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,229 km
10,084 miles
DGF
Douglas Lake
Canada
Distance
16,229 km
10,084 mi / 8,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DGF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Douglas Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT DGF
ICAO Code FACT CAL3
City Cape Town Douglas Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 2,770 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.170000, -120.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Douglas Lake (DGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) in Douglas Lake, Canada is 16,229 kilometers (10,084 miles / 8,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 17:59 in Cape Town, it's 07:59 in Douglas Lake. With a 10-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 2,619 feet between the two airports. Douglas Lake Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas Lake (DGF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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