CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,959 km
3,082 miles
MVR
Maroua
Cameroon
Distance
4,959 km
3,082 mi / 2,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT MVR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Salak Airport
IATA Code CPT MVR
ICAO Code FACT FKKL
City Cape Town Maroua
Country South Africa Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Douala
Elevation 151 ft 1,390 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.450000, 14.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Maroua (MVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Salak Airport (MVR) in Maroua, Cameroon is 4,959 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:45 in Cape Town, it's 16:45 in Maroua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,239 feet between the two airports. Salak Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Maroua (MVR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 175° (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 Salak Airport (MVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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