CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,154 km
717 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
1,154 km
717 mi / 623 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CPT MGH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code CPT MGH
ICAO Code FACT FAMG
City Cape Town Margate
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Cape Town (CPT) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 1,154 kilometers (717 miles / 623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 18:02 in Cape Town, it's 18:02 in Margate.

The return flight from Margate (MGH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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