CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,748 km
4,815 miles
CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
Distance
7,748 km
4,815 mi / 4,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
237°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT CVH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Caviahue Airport
IATA Code CPT CVH
ICAO Code FACT SAHE
City Cape Town Lafontaine
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 151 ft 5,435 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -37.850000, -71.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lafontaine (CVH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina is 7,748 kilometers (4,815 miles / 4,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 16:58 in Cape Town, it's 11:58 in Lafontaine. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,284 feet between the two airports. Caviahue Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lafontaine (CVH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 118° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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