CPT
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town · South AfricaICAO FACT
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is an airport serving Cape Town, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 33° 57' 53.3" S, 18° 36' 6.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. With 23 direct destinations served by 20 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Destinations
23
Airlines
20
Elevation ft
151/ 46m
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CPT
ICAO Code
FACT
City
Cape Town
Country
South Africa
Elevation
151 ft
Local Time
07:31 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:-33.9648°
Longitude:18.6017°
Popular Routes from CPT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 789 mi | 1h 60m | short-haul | 324 kg | View |
| DUR | Durban, South Africa | 795 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 326 kg | View |
| HLA | Johannesburg, South Africa | 786 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 322 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 5,994 mi | 12h 11m | long-haul | 1447 kg | View |
| PLZ | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | 403 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 165 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 5,997 mi | 12h 11m | long-haul | 1448 kg | View |
| BFN | Bloemfontein, South Africa | 565 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 232 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 4,735 mi | 9h 48m | long-haul | 1143 kg | View |
| WDH | Windhoek, Namibia | 794 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 326 kg | View |
| DOH | Doha, Qatar | 4,615 mi | 9h 34m | long-haul | 1114 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CPT
20 active airlines serving Cape Town International Airport.
Air Botswana
BPBotswana
Air Mauritius
MKMauritius
Air Namibia
SWNamibia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Comair
MNSouth Africa
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Mango
JESouth Africa
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
TAAG Angola Airlines
DTAngola
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
VivaColombia
5ZColombia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Cape Town International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Airport | GRJ | George | South Africa | 349 km |
| Plettenberg Bay Airport | PBZ | Plettenberg Bay | South Africa | 437 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Bram Fischer International Airport
BFNBloemfontein
King Shaka International Airport
DURDurban
Ben Schoeman Airport
ELSEast London
George Airport
GRJGeorge
Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport
HDSHoedspruit
Lanseria Airport
HLAJohannesburg
OR Tambo International Airport
JNBJohannesburg
Kimberley Airport
KIMKimberley
Margate Airport
MGHMargate
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
MQPMpumalanga
Hendrik Van Eck Airport
PHWPhalaborwa
Pietermaritzburg Airport
PZBPietermaritzburg
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 33° 57' 53.3" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 18° 36' 6.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -33.964802
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 18.601700
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 07:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 151 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 46 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Cape Town International Airport?
The IATA code for Cape Town International Airport is CPT, and its ICAO code is FACT. The airport is located in Cape Town, South Africa.
How many destinations can you fly to from CPT?
There are 23 direct destinations available from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa.
What airlines fly from CPT?
There are 20 airlines operating from CPT, including Air Botswana, Air Mauritius, Air Namibia, Alitalia, American Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Cape Town International Airport in?
Cape Town International Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level.
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