Maputo to Cape Town flights
Cape Town lies 1,624 km (1,009 mi) south-west of Maputo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Maputo | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mozambique | South Africa |
| Population | 1.3 million | 4.8 million |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Maputo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | MPM, 5 km out | CPT, 18 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cape Town
Crossing from Mozambique into South Africa: money changes from the Metical to the Rand (ZAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Maputo
Maputo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maputo Airport (MPM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Mswati III International Airport (SHO, 97 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,502 ft | 151 ft |
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Staying in Cape Town
Our booking partner lists 6,750+ places to stay in Cape Town (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 810 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (570), and 70 are five-star. Across 640 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 386,360 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cape Town from Maputo?
1,624 km (1,009 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maputo.
How long does it take to get from Maputo to Cape Town by air?
About 2 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 Maputo and Cape Town?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Maputo to Cape Town flights?
Typically Maputo Airport (MPM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What currency do I need in Cape Town?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where can I stay in Cape Town?
Our booking partner lists 6,750+ places to stay in Cape Town, 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.