CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,138 km
2,571 miles
GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
Distance
4,138 km
2,571 mi / 2,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GMA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gemena Airport
IATA Code CPT GMA
ICAO Code FACT FZFK
City Cape Town Gemena
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.240000, 19.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gemena (GMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo is 4,138 kilometers (2,571 miles / 2,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Cape Town, it's 04:59 in Gemena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,227 feet between the two airports. Gemena Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Gemena (GMA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 182° (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 Gemena Airport (GMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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