CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,742 km
7,917 miles
YJN
Saint Jean
Canada
Distance
12,742 km
7,917 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

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CPT YJN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport St Jean Airport
IATA Code CPT YJN
ICAO Code FACT CYJN
City Cape Town Saint Jean
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 136 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.290000, -73.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Saint Jean (YJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to St Jean Airport (YJN) in Saint Jean, Canada is 12,742 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 23:19 in Cape Town, it's 16:19 in Saint Jean. 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 Saint Jean (YJN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 St Jean Airport (YJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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