CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,314 km
2,681 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
4,314 km
2,681 mi / 2,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT UAS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code CPT UAS
ICAO Code FACT HKSB
City Cape Town Samburu South
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 0.530000, 37.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 4,314 kilometers (2,681 miles / 2,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:21 in Cape Town, it's 18:21 in Samburu South.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,144 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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