CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,665 km
1,034 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
1,665 km
1,034 mi / 899 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

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CPT SXN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code CPT SXN
ICAO Code FACT FBSN
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Botswana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 151 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 1,665 kilometers (1,034 miles / 899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Cape Town, it's 20:29 in Sua Pan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,834 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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