Airport Comparison
| CPT | FCB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | FCB |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FAFB |
| City | Cape Town | Ficksburg |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 5,315 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -28.820000, 27.910000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Ficksburg (FCB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa is 1,052 kilometers (653 miles / 568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.
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 07:39 in Cape Town, it's 07:39 in Ficksburg.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,164 feet between the two airports. Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Ficksburg (FCB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.