CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,437 km
8,349 miles
YCY
Clyde River
Canada
Distance
13,437 km
8,349 mi / 7,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CPT YCY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Clyde River Airport
IATA Code CPT YCY
ICAO Code FACT CYCY
City Cape Town Clyde River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 70.490000, -68.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Clyde River (YCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Clyde River Airport (YCY) in Clyde River, Canada is 13,437 kilometers (8,349 miles / 7,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 14:23 in Cape Town, it's 07:23 in Clyde River. With a 7-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 Clyde River (YCY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Clyde River Airport (YCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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