CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,183 km
5,084 miles
GIB
Gibraltar
GI
Distance
8,183 km
5,084 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GIB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gibraltar Airport
IATA Code CPT GIB
ICAO Code FACT LXGB
City Cape Town Gibraltar
Country South Africa GI
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Madrid
Elevation 151 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.150000, -5.350000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gibraltar (GIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI is 8,183 kilometers (5,084 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:02 in Cape Town, it's 04:02 in Gibraltar.

The return flight from Gibraltar (GIB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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