CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,068 km
1,907 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
3,068 km
1,907 mi / 1,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT TSH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code CPT TSH
ICAO Code FACT FZUK
City Cape Town Tshikapa
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 3,068 kilometers (1,907 miles / 1,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 19:38 in Cape Town, it's 19:38 in Tshikapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,444 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 184° (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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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