CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,675 km
2,284 miles
IKL
Ikela
DR Congo
Distance
3,675 km
2,284 mi / 1,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT IKL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ikela Airport
IATA Code CPT IKL
ICAO Code FACT FZGV
City Cape Town Ikela
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 1,283 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -1.200000, 23.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ikela (IKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ikela Airport (IKL) in Ikela, DR Congo is 3,675 kilometers (2,284 miles / 1,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 15:26 in Cape Town, it's 14:26 in Ikela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,132 feet between the two airports. Ikela Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ikela (IKL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 187° (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 Ikela Airport (IKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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