CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,978 km
1,851 miles
IHO
Ihosy
Madagascar
Distance
2,978 km
1,851 mi / 1,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT IHO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ihosy Airport
IATA Code CPT IHO
ICAO Code FACT FMSI
City Cape Town Ihosy
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 151 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.400000, 46.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ihosy (IHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ihosy Airport (IHO) in Ihosy, Madagascar is 2,978 kilometers (1,851 miles / 1,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in Cape Town, it's 01:47 in Ihosy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,349 feet between the two airports. Ihosy Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ihosy (IHO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Ihosy Airport (IHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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