CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,534 km
2,196 miles
KND
Kindu
DR Congo
Distance
3,534 km
2,196 mi / 1,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CPT KND
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kindu Airport
IATA Code CPT KND
ICAO Code FACT FZOA
City Cape Town Kindu
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 1,630 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -2.920000, 25.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kindu (KND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kindu Airport (KND) in Kindu, DR Congo is 3,534 kilometers (2,196 miles / 1,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 05:55 in Cape Town, it's 05:55 in Kindu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,479 feet between the two airports. Kindu Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kindu (KND) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 192° (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 Kindu Airport (KND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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