CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,791 km
4,220 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
6,791 km
4,220 mi / 3,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SEB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code CPT SEB
ICAO Code FACT HLLS
City Cape Town Sabha
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 151 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.990000, 14.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 6,791 kilometers (4,220 miles / 3,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Cape Town, it's 17:56 in Sabha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,276 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) 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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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