CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,652 km
3,512 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,652 km
3,512 mi / 3,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT KBS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code CPT KBS
ICAO Code FACT GFBO
City Cape Town Bo
Country South Africa Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Freetown
Elevation 151 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.940000, -11.760000

Cape Town (CPT) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 5,652 kilometers (3,512 miles / 3,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Cape Town, it's 15:58 in Bo.

The return flight from Bo (KBS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 147° (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 Bo Airport (KBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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