CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,103 km
8,142 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YPJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code CPT YPJ
ICAO Code FACT CYLA
City Cape Town Aupaluk
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.300000, -69.600000

Cape Town (CPT) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 06:46 in Cape Town, it's 23:46 in Aupaluk. 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 Aupaluk (YPJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 110° (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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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