CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,898 km
1,179 miles
HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
1,898 km
1,179 mi / 1,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

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CPT HWN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hwange National Park Airport
IATA Code CPT HWN
ICAO Code FACT FVWN
City Cape Town Hwange
Country South Africa Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Harare
Elevation 151 ft 3,543 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -18.630000, 27.020000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hwange (HWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 1,898 kilometers (1,179 miles / 1,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Cape Town, it's 23:16 in Hwange.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,392 feet between the two airports. Hwange National Park Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (HWN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 204° (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 Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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