CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,566 km
3,458 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,566 km
3,458 mi / 3,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT XBO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code CPT XBO
ICAO Code FACT DFEA
City Cape Town Boulsa
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 151 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 12.650000, -0.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 5,566 kilometers (3,458 miles / 3,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Cape Town, it's 06:56 in Boulsa.

The return flight from Boulsa (XBO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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