CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,436 km
3,378 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,436 km
3,378 mi / 2,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT XGA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code CPT XGA
ICAO Code FACT DFOG
City Cape Town Gaoua
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 151 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.300000, -3.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 5,436 kilometers (3,378 miles / 2,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Cape Town, it's 16:33 in Gaoua.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). 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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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