# Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Potgietersrus (PTG)

> 1,541 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,541 km / 958 mi / 832 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 221° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (South Africa)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:23 in Cape Town, it's 23:23 in Potgietersrus)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,925 ft (PTG is higher than CPT)

## Airports

### [Cape Town International Airport (CPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cpt-cape-town-cape-town-international-airport/1ef266de-d135-6d22-8a64-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO: FACT
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -33.960000, 18.600000
- Elevation: 151 ft

### [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Potgietersrus, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPP
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.850000, 29.460000
- Elevation: 4,076 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Cape Town International Airport (CPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cpt-cape-town-cape-town-international-airport/1ef266de-d135-6d22-8a64-06bb2780ed98)
- [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)