CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,541 km
958 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
1,541 km
958 mi / 832 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT PTG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code CPT PTG
ICAO Code FACT FAPP
City Cape Town Potgietersrus
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Cape Town (CPT) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 1,541 kilometers (958 miles / 832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 10:54 in Cape Town, it's 10:54 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,925 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 221° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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