CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,504 km
2,799 miles
PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Distance
4,504 km
2,799 mi / 2,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PHC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Port Harcourt International Airport
IATA Code CPT PHC
ICAO Code FACT DNPO
City Cape Town Port Harcourt
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 151 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.020000, 6.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Port Harcourt (PHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is 4,504 kilometers (2,799 miles / 2,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Cape Town, it's 15:16 in Port Harcourt.

The return flight from Port Harcourt (PHC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 165° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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