BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
2,611 km
1,623 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
2,611 km
1,623 mi / 1,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BLZ CPT
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BLZ CPT
ICAO Code FWCL FACT
City Blantyre Cape Town
Country Malawi South Africa
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,555 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 2,611 kilometers (1,623 miles / 1,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Blantyre, it's 11:05 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,404 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 43° (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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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