CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,850 km
3,014 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
4,850 km
3,014 mi / 2,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT YOL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code CPT YOL
ICAO Code FACT DNYO
City Cape Town Yola
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 599 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.260000, 12.430000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 4,850 kilometers (3,014 miles / 2,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Cape Town, it's 10:05 in Yola.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 173° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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