CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,934 km
3,066 miles
IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
Distance
4,934 km
3,066 mi / 2,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT IRO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Birao Airport
IATA Code CPT IRO
ICAO Code FACT FEFI
City Cape Town Birao
Country South Africa Central African Republic
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Bangui
Elevation 151 ft 1,696 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.240000, 22.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Birao (IRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic is 4,934 kilometers (3,066 miles / 2,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Central African Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:37 in Cape Town, it's 23:37 in Birao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,545 feet between the two airports. Birao Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Birao (IRO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 185° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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