CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,735 km
3,564 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
5,735 km
3,564 mi / 3,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT OBC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code CPT OBC
ICAO Code FACT HDOB
City Cape Town Obock
Country South Africa Djibouti
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 151 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 11.970000, 43.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 5,735 kilometers (3,564 miles / 3,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Cape Town, it's 15:55 in Obock.

The return flight from Obock (OBC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 206° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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