CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,944 km
3,072 miles
ILR
Ilorin
Nigeria
Distance
4,944 km
3,072 mi / 2,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ILR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ilorin International Airport
IATA Code CPT ILR
ICAO Code FACT DNIL
City Cape Town Ilorin
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 1,126 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.440000, 4.490000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ilorin (ILR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ilorin International Airport (ILR) in Ilorin, Nigeria is 4,944 kilometers (3,072 miles / 2,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:16 in Cape Town, it's 02:16 in Ilorin.

The return flight from Ilorin (ILR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Ilorin International Airport (ILR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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