CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,466 km
4,639 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
7,466 km
4,639 mi / 4,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
331°
north northwest

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CPT SMW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code CPT SMW
ICAO Code FACT GMMA
City Cape Town Smara
Country South Africa EH
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 151 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.730000, -11.680000

Cape Town (CPT) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 7,466 kilometers (4,639 miles / 4,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:56 in Cape Town, it's 18:56 in Smara.

The return flight from Smara (SMW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). 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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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