CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,003 km
4,352 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
7,003 km
4,352 mi / 3,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RZA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code CPT RZA
ICAO Code FACT SAWU
City Cape Town Santa Cruz
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 151 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 7,003 kilometers (4,352 miles / 3,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 07:29 in Cape Town, it's 02:29 in Santa Cruz. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (RZA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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