CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,353 km
3,948 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
6,353 km
3,948 mi / 3,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

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CPT ZIG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code CPT ZIG
ICAO Code FACT GOGG
City Cape Town Ziguinchor
Country South Africa Senegal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dakar
Elevation 151 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 12.560000, -16.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 6,353 kilometers (3,948 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Cape Town, it's 16:19 in Ziguinchor.

The return flight from Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 146° (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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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