BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
1,923 km
1,195 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
1,923 km
1,195 mi / 1,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BFO CPT
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BFO CPT
ICAO Code FVCZ FACT
City Chiredzi Cape Town
Country Zimbabwe South Africa
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,421 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 1,923 kilometers (1,195 miles / 1,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Zimbabwe with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:29 in Chiredzi, it's 10:29 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,270 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Buffalo Range Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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