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.