CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,333 km
2,071 miles
NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
Distance
3,333 km
2,071 mi / 1,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NCH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nachingwea Airport
IATA Code CPT NCH
ICAO Code FACT HTNA
City Cape Town Nachingwea
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 151 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -10.360000, 38.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nachingwea (NCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania is 3,333 kilometers (2,071 miles / 1,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 09:28 in Cape Town, it's 10:28 in Nachingwea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,249 feet between the two airports. Nachingwea Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Nachingwea (NCH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 215° (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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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