BPC
Bamenda
Cameroon
4,536 km
2,819 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
4,536 km
2,819 mi / 2,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Douala
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

BPC CPT
Airport Name Bamenda Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BPC CPT
ICAO Code FKKV FACT
City Bamenda Cape Town
Country Cameroon South Africa
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,065 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 6.040000, 10.120000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bamenda (BPC) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamenda Airport (BPC) in Bamenda, Cameroon to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 4,536 kilometers (2,819 miles / 2,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Bamenda, it's 09:59 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,914 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bamenda Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bamenda (BPC) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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