CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,595 km
4,720 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
7,595 km
4,720 mi / 4,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GAE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code CPT GAE
ICAO Code FACT DTTG
City Cape Town Gabes
Country South Africa Tunisia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tunis
Elevation 151 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.880000, 10.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 7,595 kilometers (4,720 miles / 4,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Cape Town, it's 12:24 in Gabes.

The return flight from Gabes (GAE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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