CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,369 km
1,472 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
2,369 km
1,472 mi / 1,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT NOV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code CPT NOV
ICAO Code FACT FNHU
City Cape Town Huambo
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 151 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Cape Town (CPT) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 2,369 kilometers (1,472 miles / 1,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:28 in Cape Town, it's 11:28 in Huambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,436 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huambo (NOV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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