CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,802 km
3,605 miles
FNA
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,802 km
3,605 mi / 3,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FNA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lungi International Airport
IATA Code CPT FNA
ICAO Code FACT GFLL
City Cape Town Freetown
Country South Africa Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Freetown
Elevation 151 ft 84 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.620000, -13.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Freetown (FNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lungi International Airport (FNA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,802 kilometers (3,605 miles / 3,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Cape Town, it's 15:02 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (FNA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 146° (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 Lungi International Airport (FNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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