CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,639 km
9,096 miles
PIW
Pikwitonei
Canada
Distance
14,639 km
9,096 mi / 7,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PIW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pikwitonei Airport
IATA Code CPT PIW
ICAO Code FACT CZMN
City Cape Town Pikwitonei
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 630 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 55.590000, -97.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pikwitonei (PIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) in Pikwitonei, Canada is 14,639 kilometers (9,096 miles / 7,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 14:28 in Cape Town, it's 06:28 in Pikwitonei. 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 Pikwitonei (PIW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 91° (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 Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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