CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,878 km
3,031 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
4,878 km
3,031 mi / 2,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MGQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code CPT MGQ
ICAO Code FACT HCMM
City Cape Town Mogadishu
Country South Africa Somalia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 151 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.010000, 45.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 4,878 kilometers (3,031 miles / 2,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Cape Town, it's 19:42 in Mogadishu.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 213° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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