CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,835 km
4,869 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
7,835 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KYE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code CPT KYE
ICAO Code FACT OLKA
City Cape Town Tripoli
Country South Africa Lebanon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Beirut
Elevation 151 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.590000, 36.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 7,835 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lebanon. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:28 in Cape Town, it's 11:28 in Tripoli.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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