CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,807 km
3,608 miles
GSR
Gardo
Somalia
Distance
5,807 km
3,608 mi / 3,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
39°
northeast

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CPT GSR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gardo Airport
IATA Code CPT GSR
ICAO Code FACT HCMG
City Cape Town Gardo
Country South Africa Somalia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 151 ft 2,632 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.520000, 49.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gardo (GSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gardo Airport (GSR) in Gardo, Somalia is 5,807 kilometers (3,608 miles / 3,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 17:32 in Cape Town, it's 18:32 in Gardo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,481 feet between the two airports. Gardo Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Gardo (GSR) 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 Gardo Airport (GSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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