The East London to Cape Town route connects King Phalo Airport (ELS) in ZA with Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in ZA. This short-haul flight covers approximately 536 miles (863 km) with a typical flight time of 1h 20m. This route is served by 2 airlines: Safair, CemAir. AirportRoutes has tracked 10 unique flight numbers on this route.
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FAELELSCape Town International Airport
FACTCPT2
Operators10
Tracked Flights536
Miles1h 20m
Flight Duration| Day | Flights Observed | Frequency | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 16 | 16% |
|
| Tuesday | 11 | 11% |
|
| Wednesday | 17 | 17% |
|
| Thursday | 15 | 15% |
|
| Friday | 17 | 17% |
|
| Saturday | 12 | 12% |
|
| Sunday | 14 | 14% |
|
Pattern Analysis
| Airline | Flight Numbers | Aircraft Type | Typical Time | Days Active | Last Seen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CemAir
KEM
/ 5Z
|
CRJ1 | 07:50 7:50 AM (Representative) |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
May 10, 2026 | Active | |
|
Safair
SFR
/ FA
|
|
B734 | 15:10 3:10 PM (Representative) |
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
|
May 10, 2026 | Active |
Time Information
Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (FAEL - Africa/Johannesburg).