CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,084 km
3,159 miles
GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
Distance
5,084 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CPT GOB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Robe Airport
IATA Code CPT GOB
ICAO Code FACT HAGB
City Cape Town Goba
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 151 ft 7,892 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.020000, 40.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Goba (GOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia is 5,084 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Cape Town, it's 17:18 in Goba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,741 feet between the two airports. Robe Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goba (GOB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (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 Robe Airport (GOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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