CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,959 km
4,324 miles
IAM
Amenas
Algeria
Distance
6,959 km
4,324 mi / 3,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT IAM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport In Amenas Airport
IATA Code CPT IAM
ICAO Code FACT DAUZ
City Cape Town Amenas
Country South Africa Algeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Algiers
Elevation 151 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.050000, 9.640000

Cape Town (CPT) to Amenas (IAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria is 6,959 kilometers (4,324 miles / 3,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Cape Town, it's 03:25 in Amenas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,696 feet between the two airports. In Amenas Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Amenas (IAM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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