ATB
Atbara
Sudan
5,974 km
3,712 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
5,974 km
3,712 mi / 3,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ATB CPT
Airport Name Atbara Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ATB CPT
ICAO Code HSAT FACT
City Atbara Cape Town
Country Sudan South Africa
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,181 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Atbara (ATB) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 5,974 kilometers (3,712 miles / 3,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sudan with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Atbara, it's 04:56 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,030 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Atbara Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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