CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,422 km
2,747 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
4,422 km
2,747 mi / 2,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT NKS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code CPT NKS
ICAO Code FACT FKAN
City Cape Town Nkongsamba
Country South Africa Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Douala
Elevation 151 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.950000, 9.930000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 4,422 kilometers (2,747 miles / 2,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Cape Town, it's 13:12 in Nkongsamba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,490 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Nkongsamba (NKS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (south southeast). 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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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