CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,633 km
4,122 miles
GHT
Ghat
Libya
Distance
6,633 km
4,122 mi / 3,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GHT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ghat Airport
IATA Code CPT GHT
ICAO Code FACT HLGT
City Cape Town Ghat
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 151 ft 2,296 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 25.150000, 10.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ghat (GHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ghat Airport (GHT) in Ghat, Libya is 6,633 kilometers (4,122 miles / 3,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:16 in Cape Town, it's 11:16 in Ghat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,145 feet between the two airports. Ghat Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ghat (GHT) 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 Ghat Airport (GHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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