Distance From Djibouti-Ambouli Airport to Cape Town International Airport, JIB - CPT Distance

The distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 3535 miles or 5688 kilometers or 3070 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Djibouti City ( Djibouti ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Djibouti City and Cape Town takes around 8 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport, Djibouti City, Djibouti to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 8 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JIB - CPT

Kilometers		5688 km
Statute Miles		3535 miles
Nautical Miles		3070 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 7 minutes

Djibouti-Ambouli Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - JIB to CPT Flight Path

Location of Djibouti-Ambouli Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Djibouti City, Djibouti and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JIB - CPT

Time difference between Djibouti City (Djibouti) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Cape Town time is 1 Hours behind Djibouti City.

Location	Local Time
Djibouti City (Djibouti)	2025-12-16, 18:50:26 EAT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 17:50:26 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB / HDAM) Djibouti City, Djibouti

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa