CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,853 km
3,015 miles
GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
Distance
4,853 km
3,015 mi / 2,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GDI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gordil Airport
IATA Code CPT GDI
ICAO Code FACT FEGL
City Cape Town Melle
Country South Africa Central African Republic
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Bangui
Elevation 151 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.580000, 21.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Melle (GDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic is 4,853 kilometers (3,015 miles / 2,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Central African Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Cape Town, it's 00:28 in Melle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,276 feet between the two airports. Gordil Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Melle (GDI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Gordil Airport (GDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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