CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,077 km
1,912 miles
GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
Distance
3,077 km
1,912 mi / 1,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GDJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gandajika Airport
IATA Code CPT GDJ
ICAO Code FACT FZWC
City Cape Town Gandajika
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 2,618 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.730000, 23.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gandajika (GDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo is 3,077 kilometers (1,912 miles / 1,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:55 in Cape Town, it's 09:55 in Gandajika.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,467 feet between the two airports. Gandajika Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Gandajika (GDJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (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 Gandajika Airport (GDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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