CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,216 km
1,999 miles
KBO
Kabalo
DR Congo
Distance
3,216 km
1,999 mi / 1,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KBO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kabalo Airport
IATA Code CPT KBO
ICAO Code FACT FZRM
City Cape Town Kabalo
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 1,840 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.080000, 26.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kabalo (KBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kabalo Airport (KBO) in Kabalo, DR Congo is 3,216 kilometers (1,999 miles / 1,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:52 in Cape Town, it's 07:52 in Kabalo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,689 feet between the two airports. Kabalo Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kabalo (KBO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 194° (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 Kabalo Airport (KBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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