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Flights from Cape Town to East London
CPT → ELS · Cape Town International to East London Airport
✈
Flight distance
861 km
465 nautical miles
UTC
Flight time
1 hr 43 min
Average direct flight
R
Est. one-way
R2,676
Return ~ R4,951
CO₂
Carbon footprint
215 kg
Per passenger estimate
Route map
Flight Path Map
Great circle route between CPT and ELS.
Flight details
Airports & Pricing
Route breakdown, departure/arrival airports and estimated ticket costs.
Geodesic reference: Flight distance and time are calculated as a direct point-to-point (great circle) reference between airports. Actual flight paths may vary due to air traffic routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
CPT
Cape Town International
Cape Town, Western Cape
International
Major Hub
ELS
East London Airport
East London, Eastern Cape
Domestic
Estimated Ticket Prices
Economy One-Way
R2,676
Based on distance & fuel
Economy Return
R4,951
Approximate return rate
Estimates are calculated dynamically using current SA fuel prices (R26.63/L), base fare taxes, and distance levies. Prices vary by season, demand, and booking window.
Operators
Airlines on this Route
Airlines likely servicing flights between Cape Town and East London.
South African Airways Flag carrier
FlySafair Low-cost
Airlink Regional
Lift Airline Full-service
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Flight vs Driving
How does flying compare to driving from Cape Town to East London?
✈ Flying
1 hr 43 min
861 km direct (geodesic)
~R2,676 per person
215 kg CO₂ per person
~R2,676 per person
215 kg CO₂ per person
🚗 Driving
12 hrs 23 min
1,034.3 km by road
~R1,983 fuel total (entire car)
124 kg CO₂ total
~R1,983 fuel total (entire car)
124 kg CO₂ total
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