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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Khayelitsha

Cape Town International Airport to Khayelitsha is a short everyday drive, covering about 13.3 km in roughly 15 min.

N Cape Town International Airport → Khayelitsha
Road distance
13.3 km
8.3 mi • 7.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R22.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R22.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R24.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R24.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R29.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R29.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R32.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R32.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R38.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R38.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R43.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R43.35
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Khayelitsha
13.2°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.5°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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13.3 km 15 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Khayelitsha
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    6.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M44
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Mew Way
    1.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Aliam Drive
    1.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Phakamani Road
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Hostel Street
    0.5 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
6.6 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Khayelitsha
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Khayelitsha
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Khayelitsha Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
3 other similar routes
27.0 km
29.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
40.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Khayelitsha → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Khayelitsha
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
6.6 km
Total: 13.3 km
Midpoint 6.6 km
13.3 km 15 min
Destination Khayelitsha -34.04059, 18.66742

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 13.3 km
Return-cycle span 26.6 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 120.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 6.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.00151, 18.63378
End -34.04059, 18.66742
Destination services

Available in Khayelitsha

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
3
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Plein Street, Cape Town, 3630, Western Cape
  • PEP
    Forest Drive, Cape Town, 7100, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Khayelitsha
2
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Questions 8
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Khayelitsha? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 13.3 km from Khayelitsha by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Khayelitsha? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Khayelitsha in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport to Khayelitsha? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Cape Town International Airport to Khayelitsha? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R22.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R22.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R24.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R24.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport to Khayelitsha? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Somerset
From Cape Town International Airport To Khayelitsha
Mew Way
From Cape Town International Airport To Khayelitsha

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch Same province
About 40.2 km Difference: 27.0 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 29.0 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 40.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 79.3 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 86.3 km

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