Airport Comparison
| CPT | PCF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Potchefstroom Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | PCF |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FAPS |
| City | Cape Town | Potchefstroom |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 4,520 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -26.670000, 27.080000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 1,148 kilometers (713 miles / 620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.
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 18:12 in Cape Town, it's 18:12 in Potchefstroom.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,369 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 223° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.