CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,285 km
798 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
1,285 km
798 mi / 694 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NCS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code CPT NCS
ICAO Code FACT FANC
City Cape Town Newcastle
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 1,285 kilometers (798 miles / 694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 15:19 in Cape Town, it's 15:19 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,923 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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