CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,947 km
1,210 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
1,947 km
1,210 mi / 1,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT XGN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code CPT XGN
ICAO Code FACT FNXA
City Cape Town Xangongo
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 151 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 1,947 kilometers (1,210 miles / 1,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Cape Town, it's 03:32 in Xangongo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,484 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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