CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,086 km
675 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
1,086 km
675 mi / 587 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

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CPT SZM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code CPT SZM
ICAO Code FACT FYSS
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 151 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 1,086 kilometers (675 miles / 587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 08:33 in Cape Town, it's 08:33 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,303 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 166° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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