CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,280 km
795 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
1,280 km
795 mi / 691 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT WVB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code CPT WVB
ICAO Code FACT FYWB
City Cape Town Walvis Bay
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 151 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 1,280 kilometers (795 miles / 691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Cape Town, it's 14:25 in Walvis Bay.

The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). 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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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