The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 1,275 kilometers (792 miles / 689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 18:40 in Cape Town, it's 18:40 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,174 feet between the two airports. Grand Central 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 Midrand (GCJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 224° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.