Airport Comparison
| CPT | YFR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Fort Resolution Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | YFR |
| ICAO Code | FACT | CYFR |
| City | Cape Town | Fort Resolution |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 526 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 61.180000, -113.690000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Fort Resolution (YFR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) in Fort Resolution, Canada is 15,493 kilometers (9,627 miles / 8,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.
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 18:27 in Cape Town, it's 09:27 in Fort Resolution. 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.
The return flight from Fort Resolution (YFR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 70° (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 Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.