CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,764 km
1,717 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
2,764 km
1,717 mi / 1,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LMB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code CPT LMB
ICAO Code FACT FWSM
City Cape Town Salima
Country South Africa Malawi
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 151 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 2,764 kilometers (1,717 miles / 1,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Cape Town, it's 16:44 in Salima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,537 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 213° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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