CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,454 km
3,389 miles
GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
Distance
5,454 km
3,389 mi / 2,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
39°
northeast

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CPT GLK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Galcaio Airport
IATA Code CPT GLK
ICAO Code FACT HCMR
City Cape Town Galcaio
Country South Africa Somalia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 151 ft 975 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.780000, 47.450000

Cape Town (CPT) to Galcaio (GLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia is 5,454 kilometers (3,389 miles / 2,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in Cape Town, it's 16:57 in Galcaio.

The return flight from Galcaio (GLK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). 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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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