CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,131 km
1,324 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
2,131 km
1,324 mi / 1,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

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CPT ZGM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code CPT ZGM
ICAO Code FACT FLNA
City Cape Town Ngoma
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 151 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 2,131 kilometers (1,324 miles / 1,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Cape Town, it's 10:23 in Ngoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,249 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 199° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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