Flights to Cape Town
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Cape Town is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,502 ft | 151 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,502 ft, CPT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 151 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Cape Town
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Johannesburg | South Africa | 1,262 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Cape Town to Durban | South Africa | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Cape Town to Pretoria | South Africa | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Cape Town to Soweto | South Africa | 1,243 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Cape Town to Gqeberha | South Africa | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Cape Town to Soshanguve | South Africa | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Cape Town to Evaton | South Africa | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Cape Town to Benoni | South Africa | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Cape Town to Bloemfontein | South Africa | 911 km (566 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Cape Town to Thembisa | South Africa | 1,291 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Cape Town to East London | South Africa | 886 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Cape Town to Vereeniging | South Africa | 1,217 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Cape Town to Boksburg | South Africa | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Cape Town to Windhoek | Namibia | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Cape Town to Krugersdorp | South Africa | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Cape Town to Rustenburg | South Africa | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Cape Town to Maseru | Lesotho | 999 km (621 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Cape Town to Randburg | South Africa | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Cape Town to Roodepoort | South Africa | 1,253 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Cape Town to Botshabelo | South Africa | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Cape Town to Brakpan | South Africa | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Cape Town to São Paulo | Brazil | 6,345 km (3,943 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 6,060 km (3,766 mi) | about 8 h 31 min |
| Cape Town to Sydney | Australia | 11,012 km (6,842 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| Cape Town to Melbourne | Australia | 10,314 km (6,409 mi) | about 13 h 58 min |
| Cape Town to Santiago | Chile | 7,940 km (4,933 mi) | about 10 h 56 min |
| Cape Town to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 6,869 km (4,268 mi) | about 9 h 33 min |
| Cape Town to Brisbane | Australia | 11,680 km (7,258 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Cape Town to Perth | Australia | 8,697 km (5,404 mi) | about 11 h 54 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Cape Town?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is CPT from Cape Town city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Cape Town on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.