CPT to DUR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 1,277 km (794 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DUR to CPT).
How far is it from Cape Town to Durban?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 1,277 km (794 mi, 690 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CPT to DUR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DUR is roughly east of CPT.
How is the CPT to DUR route written in code?
The pair is written CPT-DUR in IATA codes and FACT-FALE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cape Town International Airport is CPT (FACT), King Shaka International Airport is DUR (FALE).
| CPT | DUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cape Town International Airport | King Shaka International Airport |
| ICAO code | FACT | FALE |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 295 ft |
| Rank by connections | #349 | #566 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DUR sits 144 ft (44 m) higher than CPT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPT to DUR
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JE | Mango | MNO | Tulca | Active |
| MN | Comair | CAW | Commercial | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: BA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cape Town from Durban?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) are 1,277 km (794 mi, 690 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPT to DUR?
A typical nonstop flight between CPT and DUR takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DUR from CPT?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) lies roughly east of Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Which airlines fly CPT to DUR?
3 airlines appear on the CPT-DUR route in the open dataset, including Mango, Comair, South African Airways.
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