PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
9,416 km
5,851 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
9,416 km
5,851 mi / 5,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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PLZ PRG
Airport Name Port Elizabeth Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code PLZ PRG
ICAO Code FAPE LKPR
City Port Elizabeth Prague
Country South Africa Czech Republic
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Prague
Elevation 226 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -33.980000, 25.620000 50.100000, 14.260000

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 9,416 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Czech Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Port Elizabeth, it's 07:30 in Prague.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,021 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Port Elizabeth Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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