CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,440 km
895 miles
ELL
Ellisras
South Africa
Distance
1,440 km
895 mi / 778 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
40°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT ELL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ellisras Matimba Airport
IATA Code CPT ELL
ICAO Code FACT FAER
City Cape Town Ellisras
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 2,799 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -23.730000, 27.690000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ellisras (ELL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) in Ellisras, South Africa is 1,440 kilometers (895 miles / 778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Cape Town, it's 01:24 in Ellisras.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,648 feet between the two airports. Ellisras Matimba Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ellisras (ELL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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