CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,692 km
7,886 miles
LFN
Louisburg
United States
Distance
12,692 km
7,886 mi / 6,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

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CPT LFN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Triangle North Executive Airport
IATA Code CPT LFN
ICAO Code FACT KLHZ
City Cape Town Louisburg
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 368 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.000000, -78.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Louisburg (LFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) in Louisburg, United States is 12,692 kilometers (7,886 miles / 6,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 01:21 in Cape Town, it's 18:21 in Louisburg. With a 7-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 Louisburg (LFN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (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 Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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