BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
4,331 km
2,691 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
4,331 km
2,691 mi / 2,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

BGU CPT
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BGU CPT
ICAO Code FEFG FACT
City Bangassou Cape Town
Country Central African Republic South Africa
Timezone Africa/Bangui Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,706 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bangassou (BGU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 4,331 kilometers (2,691 miles / 2,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Central African Republic with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Bangassou, it's 13:26 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,555 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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