CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,377 km
8,312 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
13,377 km
8,312 mi / 7,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

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CPT ZEM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code CPT ZEM
ICAO Code FACT CZEM
City Cape Town Eastmain River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.230000, -78.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 13,377 kilometers (8,312 miles / 7,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 06:45 in Cape Town, it's 23:45 in Eastmain River. With a 7-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 Eastmain River (ZEM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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