CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
647 km
402 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
647 km
402 mi / 349 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT PLZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code CPT PLZ
ICAO Code FACT FAPE
City Cape Town Port Elizabeth
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 226 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 647 kilometers (402 miles / 349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 11:22 in Cape Town, it's 11:22 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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