CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,363 km
4,575 miles
ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
Distance
7,363 km
4,575 mi / 3,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ELG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport El Golea Airport
IATA Code CPT ELG
ICAO Code FACT DAUE
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Algeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Algiers
Elevation 151 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.570000, 2.860000

Cape Town (CPT) to El Golea Airport (ELG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria is 7,363 kilometers (4,575 miles / 3,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Algeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Cape Town, it's 10:23 in El Golea Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,155 feet between the two airports. El Golea Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from El Golea Airport (ELG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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