CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,107 km
3,173 miles
KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
Distance
5,107 km
3,173 mi / 2,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT KAD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kaduna Airport
IATA Code CPT KAD
ICAO Code FACT DNKA
City Cape Town Kaduna
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 2,073 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.700000, 7.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kaduna (KAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria is 5,107 kilometers (3,173 miles / 2,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 12:01 in Cape Town, it's 11:01 in Kaduna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,922 feet between the two airports. Kaduna Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kaduna (KAD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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