CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,561 km
2,834 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
4,561 km
2,834 mi / 2,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT WJR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code CPT WJR
ICAO Code FACT HKWJ
City Cape Town Wajir
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 1.730000, 40.090000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 4,561 kilometers (2,834 miles / 2,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 18:48 in Cape Town, it's 19:48 in Wajir.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 208° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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