CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,281 km
796 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
1,281 km
796 mi / 692 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT WDH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code CPT WDH
ICAO Code FACT FYWH
City Cape Town Windhoek
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 151 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 1,281 kilometers (796 miles / 692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Cape Town, it's 17:15 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,489 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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