CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,834 km
5,489 miles
GBB
Gabala
Azerbaijan
Distance
8,834 km
5,489 mi / 4,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GBB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gabala International Airport
IATA Code CPT GBB
ICAO Code FACT UBBQ
City Cape Town Gabala
Country South Africa Azerbaijan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Baku
Elevation 151 ft 935 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.830000, 47.710000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gabala (GBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gabala International Airport (GBB) in Gabala, Azerbaijan is 8,834 kilometers (5,489 miles / 4,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Azerbaijan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Cape Town, it's 03:18 in Gabala.

The return flight from Gabala (GBB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 204° (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 Gabala International Airport (GBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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