CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,389 km
863 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
1,389 km
863 mi / 750 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT EMG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code CPT EMG
ICAO Code FACT FAEM
City Cape Town Empangeni
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 1,389 kilometers (863 miles / 750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 15:18 in Cape Town, it's 15:18 in Empangeni.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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