CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,271 km
790 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
1,271 km
790 mi / 686 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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CPT ERS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eros Airport
IATA Code CPT ERS
ICAO Code FACT FYWE
City Cape Town Windhoek
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 151 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 1,271 kilometers (790 miles / 686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 an international route connecting South Africa with Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in Cape Town, it's 13:45 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,424 feet between the two airports. Eros 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 Windhoek (ERS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 174° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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