CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,937 km
4,311 miles
ELO
El Dorado
Argentina
Distance
6,937 km
4,311 mi / 3,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ELO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport El Dorado Airport
IATA Code CPT ELO
ICAO Code FACT SATD
City Cape Town El Dorado
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 151 ft 685 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -26.400000, -54.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to El Dorado (ELO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to El Dorado Airport (ELO) in El Dorado, Argentina is 6,937 kilometers (4,311 miles / 3,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Cape Town, it's 22:39 in El Dorado. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Dorado (ELO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Dorado Airport (ELO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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