CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,043 km
9,347 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
15,043 km
9,347 mi / 8,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YNL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code CPT YNL
ICAO Code FACT CYNL
City Cape Town Points North Landing
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 151 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 58.280000, -104.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 15,043 kilometers (9,347 miles / 8,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 15:19 in Cape Town, it's 07:19 in Points North Landing. With a 8-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 1,454 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Points North Landing (YNL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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