CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,691 km
7,265 miles
ENI
El Nido
Philippines
Distance
11,691 km
7,265 mi / 6,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT ENI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport El Nido Airport
IATA Code CPT ENI
ICAO Code FACT RPEN
City Cape Town El Nido
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 151 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 11.200000, 119.420000

Cape Town (CPT) to El Nido (ENI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to El Nido Airport (ENI) in El Nido, Philippines is 11,691 kilometers (7,265 miles / 6,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:38 in Cape Town, it's 21:38 in El Nido. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from El Nido (ENI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). 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 Nido Airport (ENI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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