CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,197 km
6,336 miles
LDY
Derry
United Kingdom
Distance
10,197 km
6,336 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LDY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport City of Derry Airport
IATA Code CPT LDY
ICAO Code FACT EGAE
City Cape Town Derry
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 55.040000, -7.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Derry (LDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to City of Derry Airport (LDY) in Derry, United Kingdom is 10,197 kilometers (6,336 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Cape Town, it's 22:29 in Derry.

The return flight from Derry (LDY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 City of Derry Airport (LDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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