CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,988 km
3,100 miles
GMO
Gombe
Nigeria
Distance
4,988 km
3,100 mi / 2,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GMO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gombe Lawanti International Airport
IATA Code CPT GMO
ICAO Code FACT DNGO
City Cape Town Gombe
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 1,590 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.300000, 10.900000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gombe (GMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) in Gombe, Nigeria is 4,988 kilometers (3,100 miles / 2,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:49 in Cape Town, it's 11:49 in Gombe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,439 feet between the two airports. Gombe Lawanti International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Gombe (GMO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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