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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

CPTCape Town
PLZPort Elizabeth
Flight Time
1 h 13 min
Distance
648km

402 miles

Departure
14:45
Arrival
15:58
From

CPTCape Town

Cape Town International Airport

Departure 14:45 · Africa/Johannesburg

To

PLZPort Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth Airport

Arrival 15:58 · Africa/Johannesburg

Route Details

The flight from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth covers a distance of approximately 648 kilometers (402 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 1 h 13 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Arrival Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

A direct flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth takes around 1 h 13 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

The distance from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is about 648 kilometers (402 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 1 h 13 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town.