CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,451 km
3,387 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
5,451 km
3,387 mi / 2,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KST
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code CPT KST
ICAO Code FACT HSKI
City Cape Town Kosti
Country South Africa Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 151 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.180000, 32.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 5,451 kilometers (3,387 miles / 2,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Cape Town, it's 17:58 in Kosti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,138 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 196° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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