CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,978 km
4,957 miles
GJL
Jijel
Algeria
Distance
7,978 km
4,957 mi / 4,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GJL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
IATA Code CPT GJL
ICAO Code FACT DAAV
City Cape Town Jijel
Country South Africa Algeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Algiers
Elevation 151 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.800000, 5.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jijel (GJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria is 7,978 kilometers (4,957 miles / 4,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Cape Town, it's 22:17 in Jijel.

The return flight from Jijel (GJL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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