Airport Comparison
| CPT | ULD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | ULD |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FAUL |
| City | Cape Town | Ulundi |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,720 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -28.320000, 31.420000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 1,370 kilometers (851 miles / 740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.
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 17:06 in Cape Town, it's 17:06 in Ulundi.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,569 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Ulundi (ULD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 240° (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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.