CPT to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1,272 km (790 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to CPT).
How far is it from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1,272 km (790 mi, 687 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 JNB?
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. JNB is roughly northeast of CPT.
How is the CPT to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written CPT-JNB in IATA codes and FACT-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cape Town International Airport is CPT (FACT), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| CPT | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cape Town International Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | FACT | FAOR |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #349 | #91 |
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.
JNB sits 5,407 ft (1,648 m) higher than CPT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPT to JNB
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
| QR | Qatar Airways | QTR | Qatari | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: BA, OZ, VA.
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 Johannesburg?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 1,272 km (790 mi, 687 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPT to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between CPT and JNB takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from CPT?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly northeast of Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Which airlines fly CPT to JNB?
6 airlines appear on the CPT-JNB route in the open dataset, including Mango, Comair, Qatar Airways.
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