CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,777 km
3,590 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,777 km
3,590 mi / 3,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

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CPT HGS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code CPT HGS
ICAO Code FACT GFHA
City Cape Town Freetown
Country South Africa Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Freetown
Elevation 151 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.400000, -13.130000

Cape Town (CPT) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,777 kilometers (3,590 miles / 3,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Cape Town, it's 09:25 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 146° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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