CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,688 km
3,534 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
5,688 km
3,534 mi / 3,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
32°
north northeast

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CPT JIB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code CPT JIB
ICAO Code FACT HDAM
City Cape Town Djibouti City
Country South Africa Djibouti
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 151 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 11.550000, 43.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 5,688 kilometers (3,534 miles / 3,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Cape Town, it's 14:09 in Djibouti City.

The return flight from Djibouti City (JIB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). 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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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