CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,015 km
631 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
1,015 km
631 mi / 548 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
51°
northeast

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CPT WEL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code CPT WEL
ICAO Code FACT FAWM
City Cape Town Welkom
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 1,015 kilometers (631 miles / 548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 00:35 in Cape Town, it's 00:35 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,248 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 227° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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