AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
6,888 km
4,280 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,888 km
4,280 mi / 3,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AEP CPT
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AEP CPT
ICAO Code SABE FACT
City Buenos Aires Cape Town
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 18 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,888 kilometers (4,280 miles / 3,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Argentina with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Buenos Aires, it's 09:11 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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