CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,112 km
1,934 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
3,112 km
1,934 mi / 1,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SGX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code CPT SGX
ICAO Code FACT HTSO
City Cape Town Songea
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 151 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 3,112 kilometers (1,934 miles / 1,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Cape Town, it's 17:49 in Songea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,294 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 211° (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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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