The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 1,213 kilometers (754 miles / 655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 16:52 in Cape Town, it's 16:52 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,272 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.