Distance From Gusap Airport to Cape Town International Airport, GAP - CPT Distance

The distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 8029 miles or 12921 kilometers or 6972 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 Gusap ( Papua New Guinea ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gusap and Cape Town takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gusap Airport, Gusap, Papua New Guinea to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 18 hours 27 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 • GAP - CPT

Kilometers		12921 km
Statute Miles		8029 miles
Nautical Miles		6972 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Gusap Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - GAP to CPT Flight Path

Location of Gusap Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gusap to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gusap, Papua New Guinea and Cape Town, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Gusap, Papua New Guinea and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAP - CPT

Time difference between Gusap (Papua New Guinea) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Cape Town time is 8 Hours behind Gusap.

Location	Local Time
Gusap (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-20, 09:59:26 +10
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-03-20, 01:59:26 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

Gusap Airport (GAP / AYGP) Gusap, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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