CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,272 km
4,519 miles
FMA
Formosa
Argentina
Distance
7,272 km
4,519 mi / 3,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FMA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Formosa Airport
IATA Code CPT FMA
ICAO Code FACT SARF
City Cape Town Formosa
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 151 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -26.210000, -58.230000

Cape Town (CPT) to Formosa (FMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Formosa Airport (FMA) in Formosa, Argentina is 7,272 kilometers (4,519 miles / 3,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 06:15 in Cape Town, it's 01:15 in Formosa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Formosa (FMA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 Formosa Airport (FMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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