CPT to WDH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is 1,283 km (797 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (WDH to CPT).
How far is it from Cape Town to Windhoek?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is 1,283 km (797 mi, 693 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 WDH?
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. WDH is roughly north of CPT.
How is the CPT to WDH route written in code?
The pair is written CPT-WDH in IATA codes and FACT-FYWH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cape Town International Airport is CPT (FACT), Hosea Kutako International Airport is WDH (FYWH).
| CPT | WDH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cape Town International Airport | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
| ICAO code | FACT | FYWH |
| Country | South Africa | Namibia |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 5,640 ft |
| Rank by connections | #349 | #603 |
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.
WDH sits 5,489 ft (1,673 m) higher than CPT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CPT to WDH
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW | Air Namibia | NMB | Namibia | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: SA.
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 Windhoek?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) are 1,283 km (797 mi, 693 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPT to WDH?
A typical nonstop flight between CPT and WDH takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is WDH from CPT?
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) lies roughly north of Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Which airlines fly CPT to WDH?
1 airline appear on the CPT-WDH route in the open dataset, including Air Namibia.
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