CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,092 km
1,921 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
3,092 km
1,921 mi / 1,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT KGJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code CPT KGJ
ICAO Code FACT FWKA
City Cape Town Karonga
Country South Africa Malawi
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 151 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 3,092 kilometers (1,921 miles / 1,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Cape Town, it's 01:23 in Karonga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,614 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 208° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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