CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,431 km
10,209 miles
YPK
Pitt Meadows
Canada
Distance
16,431 km
10,209 mi / 8,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YPK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pitt Meadows Airport
IATA Code CPT YPK
ICAO Code FACT CYPK
City Cape Town Pitt Meadows
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.220000, -122.710000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pitt Meadows (YPK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) in Pitt Meadows, Canada is 16,431 kilometers (10,209 miles / 8,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 01:56 in Cape Town, it's 15:56 in Pitt Meadows. 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 Pitt Meadows (YPK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 76° (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 Pitt Meadows Airport (YPK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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