CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,651 km
1,026 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
1,651 km
1,026 mi / 892 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT PHW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code CPT PHW
ICAO Code FACT FAPH
City Cape Town Phalaborwa
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 1,651 kilometers (1,026 miles / 892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 00:44 in Cape Town, it's 00:44 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,281 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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