CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,023 km
1,879 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
3,023 km
1,879 mi / 1,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT PWO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code CPT PWO
ICAO Code FACT FZQC
City Cape Town Pweto
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 3,023 kilometers (1,879 miles / 1,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:07 in Cape Town, it's 23:07 in Pweto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,274 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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