CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,529 km
4,057 miles
KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
Distance
6,529 km
4,057 mi / 3,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT KED
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kaedi Airport
IATA Code CPT KED
ICAO Code FACT GQNK
City Cape Town Kaedi
Country South Africa Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 151 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 16.160000, -13.510000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kaedi (KED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania is 6,529 kilometers (4,057 miles / 3,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Cape Town, it's 18:42 in Kaedi.

The return flight from Kaedi (KED) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 149° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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