CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,194 km
1,985 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
3,194 km
1,985 mi / 1,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT NKL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code CPT NKL
ICAO Code FACT FZAR
City Cape Town Nkolo Fuma
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 3,194 kilometers (1,985 miles / 1,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 09:52 in Cape Town, it's 08:52 in Nkolo Fuma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,325 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 173° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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