CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,712 km
3,549 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,712 km
3,549 mi / 3,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT XNU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code CPT XNU
ICAO Code FACT DFON
City Cape Town Nouna
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 151 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 12.750000, -3.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 5,712 kilometers (3,549 miles / 3,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 08:50 in Cape Town, it's 06:50 in Nouna.

The return flight from Nouna (XNU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 156° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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