CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,818 km
3,615 miles
ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
Distance
5,818 km
3,615 mi / 3,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
37°
northeast

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CPT ERA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Erigavo Airport
IATA Code CPT ERA
ICAO Code FACT HCMU
City Cape Town Erigavo
Country South Africa Somalia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 151 ft 5,720 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.640000, 47.390000

Cape Town (CPT) to Erigavo (ERA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia is 5,818 kilometers (3,615 miles / 3,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Cape Town, it's 02:20 in Erigavo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,569 feet between the two airports. Erigavo Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Erigavo (ERA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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