CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,599 km
10,314 miles
YXT
Terrace
Canada
Distance
16,599 km
10,314 mi / 8,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YXT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Terrace Airport
IATA Code CPT YXT
ICAO Code FACT CYXT
City Cape Town Terrace
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 713 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.470000, -128.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Terrace (YXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Terrace Airport (YXT) in Terrace, Canada is 16,599 kilometers (10,314 miles / 8,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 15:03 in Cape Town, it's 05:03 in Terrace. 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 Terrace (YXT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 62° (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 Terrace Airport (YXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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