CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,303 km
4,538 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
7,303 km
4,538 mi / 3,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RAF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code CPT RAF
ICAO Code FACT SAFR
City Cape Town Rafaela
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 151 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 7,303 kilometers (4,538 miles / 3,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 17:20 in Cape Town, it's 12:20 in Rafaela. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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