CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,264 km
786 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
1,264 km
786 mi / 683 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VIR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code CPT VIR
ICAO Code FACT FAVG
City Cape Town Durban
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Cape Town (CPT) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 1,264 kilometers (786 miles / 683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 01:47 in Cape Town, it's 01:47 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 245° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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