CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,626 km
9,088 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
14,626 km
9,088 mi / 7,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LBL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT LBL
ICAO Code FACT KLBL
City Cape Town Liberal
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.040000, -100.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 14,626 kilometers (9,088 miles / 7,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 00:25 in Cape Town, it's 16:25 in Liberal. With a 8-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 2,734 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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