The distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 3187 miles or 5129 kilometers or 2768 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.
5129 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Maiduguri International Airport (Nigeria) and Cape Town International Airport (South Africa).
How long does it take to travel from Maiduguri ( Nigeria ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maiduguri and Cape Town takes around 7 hours 19 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Maiduguri International Airport, Maiduguri, Nigeria to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is
7 hours 19 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 • MIU - CPT
| Kilometers | | 5129 km |
| Statute Miles | | 3187 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 2768 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 7 hours 19 minutes |
Maiduguri International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - MIU to CPT Flight Path
Location of Maiduguri International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Maiduguri, Nigeria and Cape Town, South Africa.
Time Difference Between the Airports • MIU - CPT
Time difference between
Maiduguri (Nigeria) and
Cape Town (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Cape Town time is 1 Hours ahead of Maiduguri.
| Location | Local Time |
| Maiduguri (Nigeria) | 2025-12-16, 02:54:11 WAT |
| Cape Town (South Africa) | 2025-12-16, 03:54:11 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.