CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,803 km
9,198 miles
LAA
Lamar
United States
Distance
14,803 km
9,198 mi / 7,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LAA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Southeast Colorado Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT LAA
ICAO Code FACT KLAA
City Cape Town Lamar
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 3,706 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 38.070000, -102.690000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lamar (LAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) in Lamar, United States is 14,803 kilometers (9,198 miles / 7,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:49 in Cape Town, it's 22:49 in Lamar. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,555 feet between the two airports. Southeast Colorado Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lamar (LAA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Southeast Colorado Regional Airport (LAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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