CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,612 km
2,244 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
3,612 km
2,244 mi / 1,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MFA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code CPT MFA
ICAO Code FACT HTMA
City Cape Town Mafia Island
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 151 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 3,612 kilometers (2,244 miles / 1,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Cape Town, it's 17:57 in Mafia Island.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 214° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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