Cape Town to Thembisa flights
Thembisa lies 1,291 km (802 mi) north-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 2 h 24 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 | Thembisa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Population | 4.8 million | 511,655 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 1,577 m (5,174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | CPT, 18 km out | JNB, 16 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 Thembisa
Thembisa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 14,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 31 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 16 km (10 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 31 km (19 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
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Staying in Thembisa
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Thembisa. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Thembisa from Cape Town?
1,291 km (802 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cape Town.
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Thembisa by air?
About 2 h 24 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 Thembisa?
No, both are on Africa/Johannesburg at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cape Town to Thembisa flights?
Typically Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB); Thembisa also has HLA.
Where can I stay in Thembisa?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Thembisa, bookable on this site.
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.