CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,317 km
818 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
1,317 km
818 mi / 711 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

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CPT SWP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code CPT SWP
ICAO Code FACT FYSM
City Cape Town Swakopmund
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 151 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 1,317 kilometers (818 miles / 711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:34 in Cape Town, it's 02:34 in Swakopmund.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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