ATL
Atlanta
United States
9,411 km
5,848 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
9,411 km
5,848 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ATL FTE
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport El Calafate Airport
IATA Code ATL FTE
ICAO Code KATL SAWC
City Atlanta El Calafate
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/New_York America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 1,026 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Atlanta (ATL) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 9,411 kilometers (5,848 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Atlanta, it's 06:37 in El Calafate.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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