CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,568 km
10,295 miles
YQQ
Comox
Canada
Distance
16,568 km
10,295 mi / 8,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YQQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Comox Airport
IATA Code CPT YQQ
ICAO Code FACT CYQQ
City Cape Town Comox
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 84 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.710000, -124.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Comox (YQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Comox Airport (YQQ) in Comox, Canada is 16,568 kilometers (10,295 miles / 8,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 13:15 in Cape Town, it's 03:15 in Comox. 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 Comox (YQQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 73° (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 Comox Airport (YQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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