CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,855 km
1,774 miles
DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
Distance
2,855 km
1,774 mi / 1,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT DWA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dwangwa Airport
IATA Code CPT DWA
ICAO Code FACT FWDW
City Cape Town Dwangwa
Country South Africa Malawi
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 151 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.520000, 34.130000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dwangwa (DWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi is 2,855 kilometers (1,774 miles / 1,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:24 in Cape Town, it's 15:24 in Dwangwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,454 feet between the two airports. Dwangwa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Dwangwa (DWA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 211° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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