Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, JNB - CPT Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 790 miles or 1272 kilometers or 686 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town takes around 1 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 1 hours 49 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 • JNB - CPT

Kilometers		1272 km
Statute Miles		790 miles
Nautical Miles		686 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 49 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to CPT Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - CPT

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

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-21, 02:49:46 SAST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-03-21, 02:49:46 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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