CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
937 km
582 miles
MFC
Mafeteng
Lesotho
Distance
937 km
582 mi / 506 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MFC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mafeteng Airport
IATA Code CPT MFC
ICAO Code FACT FXMF
City Cape Town Mafeteng
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.800000, 27.240000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mafeteng (MFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mafeteng Airport (MFC) in Mafeteng, Lesotho is 937 kilometers (582 miles / 506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Cape Town, it's 13:17 in Mafeteng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,199 feet between the two airports. Mafeteng 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 Mafeteng (MFC) 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 Mafeteng Airport (MFC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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