The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 15,845 kilometers (9,845 miles / 8,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 15:45 in Cape Town, it's 06:45 in High Prairie. 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 1,823 feet between the two airports. High Prairie Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from High Prairie (ZHP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 74° (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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.