CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,911 km
2,430 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
3,911 km
2,430 mi / 2,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT YAN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code CPT YAN
ICAO Code FACT FZIR
City Cape Town Yangambi
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 0.780000, 24.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 3,911 kilometers (2,430 miles / 2,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 00:04 in Cape Town, it's 00:04 in Yangambi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,227 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 188° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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