Buenos Aires to Mdantsane flights
Mdantsane lies 7,694 km (4,781 mi) south-east of Buenos Aires, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Buenos Aires | Mdantsane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | South Africa |
| Population | 2.9 million | 205,504 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | AEP, 7 km out | ELS, 12 km out |
Clocks in Mdantsane are 5 h ahead of Buenos Aires right now, so a 10 h 37 min journey lands 15 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mdantsane
Crossing from Argentina into South Africa: money changes from the Peso to the Rand (ZAR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,710 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE, 27 km).
Arriving in Mdantsane
Mdantsane is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,362 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,362 ft | 435 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,694 km (4,781 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Mdantsane from Buenos Aires?
7,694 km (4,781 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Buenos Aires.
How long does it take to get from Buenos Aires to Mdantsane by air?
About 10 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenos Aires and Mdantsane?
Mdantsane is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires).
Which airports are used for Buenos Aires to Mdantsane flights?
Typically Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to King Phalo Airport (ELS).
What currency do I need in Mdantsane?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.