CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,005 km
625 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
1,005 km
625 mi / 543 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NKU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code CPT NKU
ICAO Code FACT FXNK
City Cape Town Nkaus
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 1,005 kilometers (625 miles / 543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 01:07 in Cape Town, it's 01:07 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,470 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 242° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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