CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,379 km
3,963 miles
GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
Distance
6,379 km
3,963 mi / 3,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT GSQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Shark El Oweinat International Airport
IATA Code CPT GSQ
ICAO Code FACT HEOW
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 151 ft 859 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 22.590000, 28.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt is 6,379 kilometers (3,963 miles / 3,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Cape Town, it's 21:44 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport.

The return flight from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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