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Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is an international airport serving Cape Town (Western Cape), South Africa. Its IATA code is CPT and its ICAO code is FACT. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,201 m long.
- IATACPT
- ICAOFACT
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CPT
- ICAO code
- FACT
- City
- Cape Town
- Region / province
- Western Cape
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.9740° S, 18.6043° E
- Elevation
- 46 m (151 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,201 m (10,502 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,201 m10,502 ft | Asphalt |
| 16/34 | 1,701 m5,581 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,959 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,061 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,500 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| AC | 122.650 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 124.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.000 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.600 MHz |
| Clearance delivery DEL | 122.100 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Cape Town International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Cape Town through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Airport | GRJ | 348 km |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | PLZ | 647 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 820 km |
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 861 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 909 km |
| Mmabatho International Airport | MBD | 1,128 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Cape Town International Airport?
The IATA code of Cape Town International Airport is CPT and its ICAO code is FACT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Cape Town International Airport located?
Cape Town International Airport is in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, at coordinates 33.9740° S, 18.6043° E and an elevation of 46 m (151 ft).
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Cape Town International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,500 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,061 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,959 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Cape Town International Airport?
The longest runway at Cape Town International Airport is 3,201 m (10,502 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Cape Town International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.