CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,198 km
2,608 miles
IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
Distance
4,198 km
2,608 mi / 2,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT IRP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Matari Airport
IATA Code CPT IRP
ICAO Code FACT FZJH
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.830000, 27.590000

Cape Town (CPT) to Matari Airport (IRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo is 4,198 kilometers (2,608 miles / 2,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Cape Town, it's 15:30 in Matari Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,287 feet between the two airports. Matari Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Matari Airport (IRP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 192° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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