CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,198 km
1,987 miles
JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
Distance
3,198 km
1,987 mi / 1,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT JOM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Njombe Airport
IATA Code CPT JOM
ICAO Code FACT HTNJ
City Cape Town Njombe
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 151 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -9.350000, 34.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Njombe (JOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania is 3,198 kilometers (1,987 miles / 1,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Cape Town, it's 03:22 in Njombe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,249 feet between the two airports. Njombe Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Njombe (JOM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 209° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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