Cape Town to Bhisho flights
Bhisho lies 846 km (525 mi) east of Cape Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cape Town | Bhisho | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 4.8 million | 137,287 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | CPT, 18 km out | ELS, 41 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cape Town
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.
Arriving in Bhisho
Bhisho is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,362 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 41 km (25 mi) | 6,362 ft | 435 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bhisho from Cape Town?
846 km (525 mi) in a straight line, east of Cape Town.
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Bhisho by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Bhisho?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cape Town to Bhisho flights?
Typically Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Phalo Airport (ELS).
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.