AKF
Kufra
Libya
6,484 km
4,029 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,484 km
4,029 mi / 3,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

AKF CPT
Airport Name Kufra Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AKF CPT
ICAO Code HLKF FACT
City Kufra Cape Town
Country Libya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,367 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Kufra (AKF) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,484 kilometers (4,029 miles / 3,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:33 in Kufra, it's 05:33 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,216 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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