CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,308 km
813 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
1,308 km
813 mi / 706 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
54°
northeast

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CPT ZEC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code CPT ZEC
ICAO Code FACT FASC
City Cape Town Secunda
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 1,308 kilometers (813 miles / 706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 20:54 in Cape Town, it's 20:54 in Secunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,099 feet between the two airports. Secunda 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 Secunda (ZEC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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