CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,548 km
4,690 miles
EMX
El Maiten
Argentina
Distance
7,548 km
4,690 mi / 4,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
233°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT EMX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport El Maiten Airport
IATA Code CPT EMX
ICAO Code FACT SAVD
City Cape Town El Maiten
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 151 ft 2,355 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -42.030000, -71.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to El Maiten (EMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to El Maiten Airport (EMX) in El Maiten, Argentina is 7,548 kilometers (4,690 miles / 4,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 17:19 in Cape Town, it's 12:19 in El Maiten. 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 2,204 feet between the two airports. El Maiten Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from El Maiten (EMX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (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 El Maiten Airport (EMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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