# Distance from Chipata (CIP) to Cape Town (CPT)

> 2,671 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,671 km / 1,660 mi / 1,442 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 210° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Zambia) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:34 in Chipata, it's 01:34 in Cape Town)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,209 ft (CPT is lower than CIP)

## Airports

### [Chipata Airport (CIP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cip-chipata-chipata-airport/1ef266de-da2b-6d46-a2ef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chipata, Zambia
- ICAO: FLCP
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Coordinates: -13.560000, 32.590000
- Elevation: 3,360 ft

### [Cape Town International Airport (CPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cpt-cape-town-cape-town-international-airport/1ef266de-d135-6d22-8a64-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO: FACT
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -33.960000, 18.600000
- Elevation: 151 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Chipata Airport (CIP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cip-chipata-chipata-airport/1ef266de-da2b-6d46-a2ef-06bb2780ed98)
- [Cape Town International Airport (CPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cpt-cape-town-cape-town-international-airport/1ef266de-d135-6d22-8a64-06bb2780ed98)
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