CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,628 km
1,012 miles
NGL
Ngala
South Africa
Distance
1,628 km
1,012 mi / 879 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NGL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ngala Airport
IATA Code CPT NGL
ICAO Code FACT FANG
City Cape Town Ngala
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 3,357 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -24.390000, 31.330000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ngala (NGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ngala Airport (NGL) in Ngala, South Africa is 1,628 kilometers (1,012 miles / 879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 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 08:36 in Cape Town, it's 08:36 in Ngala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,206 feet between the two airports. Ngala Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ngala (NGL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 226° (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 Ngala Airport (NGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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