CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,231 km
4,493 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
7,231 km
4,493 mi / 3,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ING
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code CPT ING
ICAO Code FACT SAWA
City Cape Town El Calafate
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 151 ft 732 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 7,231 kilometers (4,493 miles / 3,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 19:01 in Cape Town, it's 14:01 in El Calafate. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Calafate (ING) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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