ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
3,880 km
2,411 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
3,880 km
2,411 mi / 2,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ARK CPT
Airport Name Arusha Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ARK CPT
ICAO Code HTAR FACT
City Arusha Cape Town
Country Tanzania South Africa
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,550 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Arusha (ARK) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 3,880 kilometers (2,411 miles / 2,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:13 in Arusha, it's 19:13 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,399 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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