CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
9,503 km
5,905 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
9,503 km
5,905 mi / 5,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CPH LAY
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code CPH LAY
ICAO Code EKCH FALY
City Copenhagen Ladysmith
Country Denmark South Africa
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 9,503 kilometers (5,905 miles / 5,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Denmark with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Copenhagen, it's 14:31 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,531 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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