CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,322 km
2,686 miles
GAS
Garissa
Kenya
Distance
4,322 km
2,686 mi / 2,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GAS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Garissa Airport
IATA Code CPT GAS
ICAO Code FACT HKGA
City Cape Town Garissa
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 475 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -0.460000, 39.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Garissa (GAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya is 4,322 kilometers (2,686 miles / 2,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Cape Town, it's 02:11 in Garissa.

The return flight from Garissa (GAS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 208° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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