Airport Comparison
| CPT | ELS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Ben Schoeman Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | ELS |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FAEL |
| City | Cape Town | East London |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 435 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -33.040000, 27.830000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 862 kilometers (535 miles / 465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 86°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Cape Town, it's 13:01 in East London.
The return flight from East London (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.