Airport Comparison
| CPT | HDS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | HDS |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FAHS |
| City | Cape Town | Hoedspruit |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,743 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -24.370000, 31.050000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit (HDS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa is 1,610 kilometers (1,000 miles / 869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.
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 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 19:26 in Cape Town, it's 19:26 in Hoedspruit.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,592 feet between the two airports. Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 226° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.