BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
3,914 km
2,432 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
3,914 km
2,432 mi / 2,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

BSU CPT
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BSU CPT
ICAO Code FZEN FACT
City Basankusu Cape Town
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,217 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Basankusu (BSU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 3,914 kilometers (2,432 miles / 2,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 12:21 in Basankusu, it's 13:21 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,066 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Basankusu Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 2° (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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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