BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
3,301 km
2,051 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
3,301 km
2,051 mi / 1,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
183°
south

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BAN CPT
Airport Name Basongo Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BAN CPT
ICAO Code FZVR FACT
City Basongo Cape Town
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,640 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Basongo (BAN) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 3,301 kilometers (2,051 miles / 1,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Basongo, it's 13:40 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,489 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 4° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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