CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,797 km
3,602 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,797 km
3,602 mi / 3,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT KBA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code CPT KBA
ICAO Code FACT GFKB
City Cape Town Kabala
Country South Africa Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Freetown
Elevation 151 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.640000, -11.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 5,797 kilometers (3,602 miles / 3,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 22:54 in Cape Town, it's 20:54 in Kabala.

The return flight from Kabala (KBA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 148° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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