CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,918 km
1,192 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
1,918 km
1,192 mi / 1,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
19°
north northeast

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CPT SJQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code CPT SJQ
ICAO Code FACT FLSS
City Cape Town Sesheke
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 151 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 1,918 kilometers (1,192 miles / 1,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:20 in Cape Town, it's 14:20 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,949 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 196° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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