CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,763 km
1,095 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
1,763 km
1,095 mi / 952 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north northeast

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CPT SWX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code CPT SWX
ICAO Code FACT FBSW
City Cape Town Shakawe
Country South Africa Botswana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 151 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 1,763 kilometers (1,095 miles / 952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 an international route connecting South Africa with Botswana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Cape Town, it's 07:26 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,228 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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