CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,740 km
2,945 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
4,740 km
2,945 mi / 2,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CPT WUU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code CPT WUU
ICAO Code FACT HSWW
City Cape Town Wau
Country South Africa South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Juba
Elevation 151 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.730000, 27.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 4,740 kilometers (2,945 miles / 2,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:26 in Cape Town, it's 06:26 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 192° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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