CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,198 km
2,609 miles
NYE
Nyeri
Kenya
Distance
4,198 km
2,609 mi / 2,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NYE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nyeri Airport
IATA Code CPT NYE
ICAO Code FACT HKNI
City Cape Town Nyeri
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 5,830 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -0.360000, 36.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nyeri (NYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nyeri Airport (NYE) in Nyeri, Kenya is 4,198 kilometers (2,609 miles / 2,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:50 in Cape Town, it's 23:50 in Nyeri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,679 feet between the two airports. Nyeri Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nyeri (NYE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (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 Nyeri Airport (NYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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