CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,693 km
6,023 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
9,693 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

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CPT LEY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code CPT LEY
ICAO Code FACT EHLE
City Cape Town Lelystad
Country South Africa Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 151 ft -13 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.460000, 5.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 9,693 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Netherlands. 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 00:02 in Cape Town, it's 23:02 in Lelystad.

The return flight from Lelystad (LEY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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