CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,146 km
1,955 miles
KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
Distance
3,146 km
1,955 mi / 1,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KGA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kananga Airport
IATA Code CPT KGA
ICAO Code FACT FZUA
City Cape Town Kananga
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 2,139 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.900000, 22.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kananga (KGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo is 3,146 kilometers (1,955 miles / 1,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:48 in Cape Town, it's 19:48 in Kananga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,988 feet between the two airports. Kananga Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kananga (KGA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 187° (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 Kananga Airport (KGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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