CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,613 km
3,488 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,613 km
3,488 mi / 3,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

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CPT KEN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code CPT KEN
ICAO Code FACT GFKE
City Cape Town Kenema
Country South Africa Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Freetown
Elevation 151 ft 485 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.890000, -11.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 5,613 kilometers (3,488 miles / 3,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 22:18 in Cape Town, it's 20:18 in Kenema.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) 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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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