CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,117 km
10,015 miles
XMP
Macmillan Pass
Canada
Distance
16,117 km
10,015 mi / 8,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT XMP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Macmillan Pass Airport
IATA Code CPT XMP
ICAO Code FACT CFC4
City Cape Town Macmillan Pass
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Whitehorse
Elevation 151 ft 3,810 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 63.180000, -130.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Macmillan Pass (XMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Macmillan Pass Airport (XMP) in Macmillan Pass, Canada is 16,117 kilometers (10,015 miles / 8,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 20:43 in Cape Town, it's 11:43 in Macmillan Pass. 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 3,659 feet between the two airports. Macmillan Pass Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Macmillan Pass (XMP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 48° (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 Macmillan Pass Airport (XMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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