CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,340 km
4,561 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
7,340 km
4,561 mi / 3,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT TOB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code CPT TOB
ICAO Code FACT HLGN
City Cape Town Tobruk
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 151 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 31.860000, 23.910000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 7,340 kilometers (4,561 miles / 3,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 14:07 in Cape Town, it's 14:07 in Tobruk.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 185° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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