BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
5,977 km
3,714 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
5,977 km
3,714 mi / 3,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BSA CPT
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BSA CPT
ICAO Code HCMF FACT
City Bosaso Cape Town
Country Somalia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bosaso (BSA) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 5,977 kilometers (3,714 miles / 3,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Bosaso, it's 16:58 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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