CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,216 km
1,998 miles
KKW
Kikwit Airport
DR Congo
Distance
3,216 km
1,998 mi / 1,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KKW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kikwit Airport
IATA Code CPT KKW
ICAO Code FACT FZCA
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.040000, 18.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kikwit Airport (KKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kikwit Airport (KKW) in Kikwit Airport, DR Congo is 3,216 kilometers (1,998 miles / 1,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 17:42 in Cape Town, it's 16:42 in Kikwit Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,421 feet between the two airports. Kikwit Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kikwit Airport (KKW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 180° (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 Kikwit Airport (KKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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