CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,736 km
3,564 miles
GBU
Khashm El Girba
Sudan
Distance
5,736 km
3,564 mi / 3,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GBU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Khashm El Girba Airport
IATA Code CPT GBU
ICAO Code FACT HSKG
City Cape Town Khashm El Girba
Country South Africa Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 151 ft 1,560 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.930000, 35.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Khashm El Girba (GBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) in Khashm El Girba, Sudan is 5,736 kilometers (3,564 miles / 3,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:38 in Cape Town, it's 07:38 in Khashm El Girba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,409 feet between the two airports. Khashm El Girba Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Khashm El Girba (GBU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 198° (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 Khashm El Girba Airport (GBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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