CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
979 km
608 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
979 km
608 mi / 528 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT UTT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code CPT UTT
ICAO Code FACT FAUT
City Cape Town Mthatha
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 979 kilometers (608 miles / 528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 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 13:53 in Cape Town, it's 13:53 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,249 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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