CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,590 km
2,231 miles
KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
Distance
3,590 km
2,231 mi / 1,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KLY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kinkungwa Airport
IATA Code CPT KLY
ICAO Code FACT FZOD
City Cape Town Kalima
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -2.580000, 26.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kalima (KLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo is 3,590 kilometers (2,231 miles / 1,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 18:02 in Cape Town, it's 18:02 in Kalima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,657 feet between the two airports. Kinkungwa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kalima (KLY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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