CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,172 km
1,350 miles
HRE
Harare
Zimbabwe
Distance
2,172 km
1,350 mi / 1,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT HRE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Harare International Airport
IATA Code CPT HRE
ICAO Code FACT FVHA
City Cape Town Harare
Country South Africa Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Harare
Elevation 151 ft 4,887 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -17.930000, 31.090000

Cape Town (CPT) to Harare (HRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Harare International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe is 2,172 kilometers (1,350 miles / 1,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Cape Town, it's 07:56 in Harare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,736 feet between the two airports. Harare International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Harare (HRE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Harare International Airport (HRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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