CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
973 km
605 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
973 km
605 mi / 525 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VRU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code CPT VRU
ICAO Code FACT FAVB
City Cape Town Vyrburg
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 973 kilometers (605 miles / 525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 13:31 in Cape Town, it's 13:31 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,769 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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