Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
Nonstop from O. R. Tambo International to Cape Town International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
790 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying JNB to CPT
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): CemAir, Global Aviation, Safair, Singapore Airlines, South African Airlink.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town?
About 2h 20m gate to gate for the 1,272 km (790 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JNB to CPT?
South African Airways, with about 48 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).