BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
4,141 km
2,573 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
4,141 km
2,573 mi / 2,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

BZU CPT
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BZU CPT
ICAO Code FZKJ FACT
City N/A Cape Town
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,378 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 4,141 kilometers (2,573 miles / 2,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 03:20 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,227 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 10° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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