CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,804 km
9,820 miles
WPC
Pincher Creek
Canada
Distance
15,804 km
9,820 mi / 8,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT WPC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pincher Creek Airport
IATA Code CPT WPC
ICAO Code FACT CZPC
City Cape Town Pincher Creek
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 151 ft 3,903 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.520000, -114.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pincher Creek (WPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) in Pincher Creek, Canada is 15,804 kilometers (9,820 miles / 8,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 18:46 in Cape Town, it's 09:46 in Pincher Creek. With a 9-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 3,752 feet between the two airports. Pincher Creek Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Pincher Creek (WPC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 84° (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 Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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