The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 15,744 kilometers (9,783 miles / 8,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 09:36 in Cape Town, it's 00:36 in Slave Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,761 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Slave Lake (YZH) 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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.