CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,711 km
2,306 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
3,711 km
2,306 mi / 2,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SHY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code CPT SHY
ICAO Code FACT HTSY
City Cape Town Shinyanga
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 151 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Cape Town (CPT) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 3,711 kilometers (2,306 miles / 2,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:23 in Cape Town, it's 18:23 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,649 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 203° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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