BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
2,316 km
1,439 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
2,316 km
1,439 mi / 1,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

BBZ CPT
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BBZ CPT
ICAO Code FLZB FACT
City Zambezi Cape Town
Country Zambia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,538 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 2,316 kilometers (1,439 miles / 1,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Zambezi, it's 16:32 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,387 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 12° (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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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