ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
4,926 km
3,061 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
4,926 km
3,061 mi / 2,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ABV CPT
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ABV CPT
ICAO Code DNAA FACT
City Abuja Cape Town
Country Nigeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,123 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Abuja (ABV) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 4,926 kilometers (3,061 miles / 2,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Abuja, it's 10:36 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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