CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,777 km
3,589 miles
NHF
New Halfa
Sudan
Distance
5,777 km
3,589 mi / 3,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NHF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport New Halfa Airport
IATA Code CPT NHF
ICAO Code FACT HSNW
City Cape Town New Halfa
Country South Africa Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 151 ft 1,480 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.360000, 35.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to New Halfa (NHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to New Halfa Airport (NHF) in New Halfa, Sudan is 5,777 kilometers (3,589 miles / 3,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 14:04 in Cape Town, it's 14:04 in New Halfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,329 feet between the two airports. New Halfa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from New Halfa (NHF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 198° (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 New Halfa Airport (NHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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