CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,947 km
2,453 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
3,947 km
2,453 mi / 2,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT UKA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code CPT UKA
ICAO Code FACT HKUK
City Cape Town Ukunda
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 3,947 kilometers (2,453 miles / 2,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Cape Town, it's 23:53 in Ukunda.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 211° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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