CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,634 km
2,258 miles
MBC
M'Bigou
Gabon
Distance
3,634 km
2,258 mi / 1,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MBC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport M'Bigou Airport
IATA Code CPT MBC
ICAO Code FACT FOGG
City Cape Town M'Bigou
Country South Africa Gabon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Libreville
Elevation 151 ft 2,346 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -1.880000, 11.930000

Cape Town (CPT) to M'Bigou (MBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to M'Bigou Airport (MBC) in M'Bigou, Gabon is 3,634 kilometers (2,258 miles / 1,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:25 in Cape Town, it's 18:25 in M'Bigou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,195 feet between the two airports. M'Bigou Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from M'Bigou (MBC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 M'Bigou Airport (MBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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