CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,495 km
10,249 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
16,495 km
10,249 mi / 8,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YHS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code CPT YHS
ICAO Code FACT CAP3
City Cape Town Sechelt-Gibsons
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.460000, -123.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 16,495 kilometers (10,249 miles / 8,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 19:38 in Cape Town, it's 09:38 in Sechelt-Gibsons. With a 10-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 Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 75° (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 Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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