CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,118 km
1,938 miles
WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
3,118 km
1,938 mi / 1,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT WFI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fianarantsoa Airport
IATA Code CPT WFI
ICAO Code FACT FMSF
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 151 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -21.440000, 47.110000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 3,118 kilometers (1,938 miles / 1,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Cape Town, it's 17:53 in Fianarantsoa Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,507 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (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 Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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