CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,171 km
3,213 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
5,171 km
3,213 mi / 2,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LFO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code CPT LFO
ICAO Code FACT HAKL
City Cape Town Kelafo
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 151 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.660000, 44.350000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 5,171 kilometers (3,213 miles / 2,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Cape Town, it's 01:08 in Kelafo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,579 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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