CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,800 km
3,604 miles
KSL
Kassala
Sudan
Distance
5,800 km
3,604 mi / 3,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KSL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kassala Airport
IATA Code CPT KSL
ICAO Code FACT HSKA
City Cape Town Kassala
Country South Africa Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 151 ft 1,671 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.390000, 36.330000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kassala (KSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kassala Airport (KSL) in Kassala, Sudan is 5,800 kilometers (3,604 miles / 3,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Cape Town, it's 03:15 in Kassala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,520 feet between the two airports. Kassala Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kassala (KSL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 199° (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 Kassala Airport (KSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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