CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,147 km
1,334 miles
KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
Distance
2,147 km
1,334 mi / 1,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CPT KLB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kalabo Airport
IATA Code CPT KLB
ICAO Code FACT FLKL
City Cape Town Kalabo
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 151 ft 3,450 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -15.000000, 22.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kalabo (KLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia is 2,147 kilometers (1,334 miles / 1,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Cape Town, it's 15:12 in Kalabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,299 feet between the two airports. Kalabo Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kalabo (KLB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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