CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,841 km
9,843 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
15,841 km
9,843 mi / 8,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YVQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code CPT YVQ
ICAO Code FACT CYVQ
City Cape Town Norman Wells
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 151 ft 238 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.280000, -126.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 15,841 kilometers (9,843 miles / 8,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 20:47 in Cape Town, it's 11:47 in Norman Wells. With a 9-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 Norman Wells (YVQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 51° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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