CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,800 km
4,225 miles
USH
Ushuahia
Argentina
Distance
6,800 km
4,225 mi / 3,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT USH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Malvinas Argentinas Airport
IATA Code CPT USH
ICAO Code FACT SAWH
City Cape Town Ushuahia
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 151 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -54.840000, -68.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ushuahia (USH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) in Ushuahia, Argentina is 6,800 kilometers (4,225 miles / 3,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 20:13 in Cape Town, it's 15:13 in Ushuahia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ushuahia (USH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 109° (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 Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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