CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,110 km
4,418 miles
MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
Distance
7,110 km
4,418 mi / 3,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MDX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mercedes Airport
IATA Code CPT MDX
ICAO Code FACT SATM
City Cape Town Mercedes
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 151 ft 358 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.220000, -58.090000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mercedes (MDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina is 7,110 kilometers (4,418 miles / 3,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 20:43 in Cape Town, it's 15:43 in Mercedes. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mercedes (MDX) 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 Mercedes Airport (MDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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