Distance From Meadow Lake Airport to Cape Town International Airport, YLJ - CPT Distance

The distance from Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9552 miles or 15372 kilometers or 8295 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 Meadow Lake ( Canada ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Meadow Lake and Cape Town takes around 21 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Meadow Lake Airport, Meadow Lake, Canada to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 21 hours 57 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 • YLJ - CPT

Kilometers		15372 km
Statute Miles		9552 miles
Nautical Miles		8295 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 57 minutes

Meadow Lake Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - YLJ to CPT Flight Path

Location of Meadow Lake Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Meadow Lake to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Meadow Lake, Canada and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YLJ - CPT

Time difference between Meadow Lake (Canada) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Cape Town time is 8 Hours ahead of Meadow Lake.

Location	Local Time
Meadow Lake (Canada)	2026-05-01, 00:14:21 MDT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 08:14:21 SAST

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

Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ / CYLJ) Meadow Lake, Canada

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa