CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,631 km
2,256 miles
MVB
Franceville
Gabon
Distance
3,631 km
2,256 mi / 1,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT MVB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
IATA Code CPT MVB
ICAO Code FACT FOON
City Cape Town Franceville
Country South Africa Gabon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Libreville
Elevation 151 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -1.660000, 13.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Franceville (MVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon is 3,631 kilometers (2,256 miles / 1,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 20:28 in Cape Town, it's 19:28 in Franceville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,299 feet between the two airports. M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Franceville (MVB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (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'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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