CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,974 km
3,091 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
4,974 km
3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT WAC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code CPT WAC
ICAO Code FACT HAWC
City Cape Town Waca
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 151 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.170000, 37.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 4,974 kilometers (3,091 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Cape Town, it's 08:50 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,049 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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