CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,429 km
2,130 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
3,429 km
2,130 mi / 1,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TKQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code CPT TKQ
ICAO Code FACT HTKA
City Cape Town Kigoma
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 151 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 3,429 kilometers (2,130 miles / 1,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Cape Town, it's 14:17 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,549 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 198° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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