CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,337 km
3,316 miles
ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
Distance
5,337 km
3,316 mi / 2,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT ELF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport El Fasher Airport
IATA Code CPT ELF
ICAO Code FACT HSFS
City Cape Town El Fasher
Country South Africa Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 151 ft 2,393 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.610000, 25.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to El Fasher (ELF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan is 5,337 kilometers (3,316 miles / 2,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Cape Town, it's 14:42 in El Fasher.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,242 feet between the two airports. El Fasher Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from El Fasher (ELF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and El Fasher Airport (ELF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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