CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,259 km
3,889 miles
EMN
Nema
Mauritania
Distance
6,259 km
3,889 mi / 3,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT EMN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nema Airport
IATA Code CPT EMN
ICAO Code FACT GQNI
City Cape Town Nema
Country South Africa Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 151 ft 751 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 16.620000, -7.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nema (EMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania is 6,259 kilometers (3,889 miles / 3,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Mauritania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Cape Town, it's 14:27 in Nema.

The return flight from Nema (EMN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 154° (south southeast). 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 Nema Airport (EMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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