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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Vancouver (YVR)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
16,466 km10,231 miles • 8,891 NM
Destination Airport
CYVRYVR
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver International Airport
Direct Distance
16,466 km
10,231 Statute Miles
8,891 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
19h 52m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,482 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
310° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
19h 52m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 24m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
32h 10m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇨🇦 Canada
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- City / Country: Vancouver, Canada
- ICAO Code: CYVR
- Coordinates: 49.1939°, -123.1840°
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Elevation: 14 ft
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