The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 1,271 kilometers (790 miles / 686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:05 in Cape Town, it's 09:05 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,407 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 224° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.