CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,835 km
3,004 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
4,835 km
3,004 mi / 2,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT PLF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code CPT PLF
ICAO Code FACT FTTP
City Cape Town Pala
Country South Africa Chad
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 151 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.380000, 14.930000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 4,835 kilometers (3,004 miles / 2,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Cape Town, it's 15:05 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,381 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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