CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,613 km
7,216 miles
LEL
Lake Evella Airport
Australia
Distance
11,613 km
7,216 mi / 6,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
116°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT LEL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lake Evella Airport
IATA Code CPT LEL
ICAO Code FACT YLEV
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 151 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.500000, 135.810000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) in Lake Evella Airport, Australia is 11,613 kilometers (7,216 miles / 6,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Cape Town, it's 07:50 in Lake Evella Airport. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lake Evella Airport (LEL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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