Distance From Fort Simpson Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, YFS - SID Distance

The distance from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is 5468 miles or 8800 kilometers or 4749 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fort Simpson ( Canada ) to Espargos ( Cape Verde )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Simpson and Espargos takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport, Fort Simpson, Canada to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Cape Verde is 12 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YFS - SID

Kilometers		8800 km
Statute Miles		5468 miles
Nautical Miles		4749 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

Fort Simpson Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport Flight Route Map - YFS to SID Flight Path

Location of Fort Simpson Airport & Amílcar Cabral International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Simpson to Espargos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Simpson, Canada and Espargos, Cape Verde. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Simpson, Canada and Espargos, Cape Verde.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YFS - SID

Time difference between Fort Simpson (Canada) and Espargos (Cape Verde) is 6 Hours.
Espargos time is 6 Hours ahead of Fort Simpson.

Location	Local Time
Fort Simpson (Canada)	2025-12-15, 12:53:44 MST
Espargos (Cape Verde)	2025-12-15, 18:53:44 -01

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Fort Simpson Airport (YFS / CYFS) Fort Simpson, Canada

Destination

Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID / GVAC) Espargos, Cape Verde