The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 1,514 kilometers (941 miles / 817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 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 22:56 in Cape Town, it's 22:56 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,724 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.