BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
5,659 km
3,517 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
5,659 km
3,517 mi / 3,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
146°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BTE CPT
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BTE CPT
ICAO Code GFBN FACT
City Bonthe Cape Town
Country Sierra Leone South Africa
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 14 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bonthe (BTE) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 5,659 kilometers (3,517 miles / 3,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 146°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:08 in Bonthe, it's 21:08 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 319° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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