CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,793 km
2,978 miles
SRH
Sarh
Chad
Distance
4,793 km
2,978 mi / 2,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SRH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sarh Airport
IATA Code CPT SRH
ICAO Code FACT FTTA
City Cape Town Sarh
Country South Africa Chad
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 151 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.140000, 18.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sarh (SRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sarh Airport (SRH) in Sarh, Chad is 4,793 kilometers (2,978 miles / 2,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 15:18 in Cape Town, it's 14:18 in Sarh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,047 feet between the two airports. Sarh Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Sarh (SRH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 180° (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 Sarh Airport (SRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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