CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,350 km
839 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
1,350 km
839 mi / 729 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VYD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code CPT VYD
ICAO Code FACT FAVY
City Cape Town Vryheid
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 1,350 kilometers (839 miles / 729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 21:19 in Cape Town, it's 21:19 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,648 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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