CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,772 km
1,722 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
2,772 km
1,722 mi / 1,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KBQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code CPT KBQ
ICAO Code FACT FWKG
City Cape Town Kasungu
Country South Africa Malawi
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 151 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 2,772 kilometers (1,722 miles / 1,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Cape Town, it's 14:14 in Kasungu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,319 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 210° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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