Distance From Opuwa Airport to Cape Town International Airport, OPW - CPT Distance

The distance from Opuwa Airport (OPW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 1138 miles or 1831 kilometers or 988 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Opuwa ( Namibia ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Opuwa and Cape Town takes around 2 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Opuwa Airport, Opuwa, Namibia to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 2 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • OPW - CPT

Kilometers		1831 km
Statute Miles		1138 miles
Nautical Miles		988 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 36 minutes

Opuwa Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - OPW to CPT Flight Path

Location of Opuwa Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Opuwa, Namibia and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OPW - CPT

Time difference between Opuwa (Namibia) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Opuwa (Namibia)	2026-04-03, 17:16:04 CAT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-04-03, 17:16:04 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Opuwa Airport (OPW / FYOP) Opuwa, Namibia

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa