Windhoek to Cape Town (WDH–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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797 mi airlines 39/wk
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EK4156
EK Emirates
E90
7:05 AM
CAT
9:10 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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4Z329
4Z Airlink
E90
7:05 AM
CAT
9:10 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK4154
EK Emirates
ER3
9:50 AM
CAT
11:55 AM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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4Z321
4Z Airlink
ER3
9:50 AM
CAT
11:55 AM
SAST
2h 5m
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4Z327
4Z Airlink
E90
1:40 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EK4152
EK Emirates
E90
1:40 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
SAST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FA759
FA FlySafair
738
3:55 PM
CAT
6:05 PM
SAST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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4Z320
4Z Airlink
ER3
7:00 AM
SAST
9:10 AM
CAT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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4Z326
4Z Airlink
E90
10:40 AM
SAST
12:50 PM
CAT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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FA758
FA FlySafair
738
12:50 PM
SAST
2:55 PM
CAT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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4Z328
4Z Airlink
E90
6:15 PM
SAST
8:25 PM
CAT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EK4125
EK Emirates
E90
6:15 PM
SAST
8:25 PM
CAT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Windhoek to Cape Town
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 797 mi 2h 5m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

WDH–CPT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair lead the route. The flight covers 797 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WDH–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink 19 E90, ER3 2h05
EK Emirates 19 E90, ER3 2h05
FA FlySafair 1 738 2h10
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK
ER3 Embraer Legacy 600 – 4Z, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z + EK + FA (39 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, WDH to CPT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WDH to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cape Town from Windhoek

Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
Metric WDH→CPT WVB→CPT
Distance from WDH 183 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 39 14
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of WDH with service to Cape Town International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cape Town is 0 hours the same as Windhoek.
WDH: CAT · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Windhoek, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
797 mi / 1,283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m to 2h 10m.

WDH–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Windhoek to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance797 mi / 1,283 km
Flight time2h 5m to 2h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 26 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: WDH
IATA / ICAOWDH / FYWH
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Elevation5,640 ft / 1,719 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WDH to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 2h 5m to 2h 10m. The route covers 797 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from WDH to CPT. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MUB, JNB, ADD, MUC and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CPT to WDH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WVB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from WDH to CPT

Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink, Emirates and FlySafair. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

WDH to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WDH to CPT ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 797 miles (1,283 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Walvis Bay(Rooikop) (WVB).