CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,222 km
2,002 miles
IDF
Idiofa
DR Congo
Distance
3,222 km
2,002 mi / 1,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT IDF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Idiofa Airport
IATA Code CPT IDF
ICAO Code FACT FZCB
City Cape Town Idiofa
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 2,299 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.000000, 19.600000

Cape Town (CPT) to Idiofa (IDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Idiofa Airport (IDF) in Idiofa, DR Congo is 3,222 kilometers (2,002 miles / 1,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 13:34 in Cape Town, it's 12:34 in Idiofa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,148 feet between the two airports. Idiofa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

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

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