CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,863 km
5,507 miles
LEN
Leon
Spain
Distance
8,863 km
5,507 mi / 4,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LEN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Leon Airport
IATA Code CPT LEN
ICAO Code FACT LELN
City Cape Town Leon
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Madrid
Elevation 151 ft 3,006 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.590000, -5.660000

Cape Town (CPT) to Leon (LEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Leon Airport (LEN) in Leon, Spain is 8,863 kilometers (5,507 miles / 4,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Spain. 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 15:56 in Cape Town, it's 14:56 in Leon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,855 feet between the two airports. Leon Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Leon (LEN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 160° (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 Leon Airport (LEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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