CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,472 km
915 miles
MTS
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
1,472 km
915 mi / 795 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MTS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Matsapha Airport
IATA Code CPT MTS
ICAO Code FACT FDMS
City Cape Town Manzini
Country South Africa Eswatini
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 151 ft 2,075 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -26.530000, 31.310000

Cape Town (CPT) to Manzini (MTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini is 1,472 kilometers (915 miles / 795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Cape Town, it's 09:12 in Manzini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,924 feet between the two airports. Matsapha Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (MTS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Matsapha Airport (MTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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