CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,325 km
3,309 miles
DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
Distance
5,325 km
3,309 mi / 2,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT DBM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Debra Marcos Airport
IATA Code CPT DBM
ICAO Code FACT HADM
City Cape Town Debra Marcos
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 151 ft 8,136 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.350000, 37.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Debra Marcos (DBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia is 5,325 kilometers (3,309 miles / 2,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Cape Town, it's 20:53 in Debra Marcos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,985 feet between the two airports. Debra Marcos Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Debra Marcos (DBM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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