CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,495 km
5,900 miles
LGG
Liege
Belgium
Distance
9,495 km
5,900 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

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CPT LGG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Liege Airport
IATA Code CPT LGG
ICAO Code FACT EBLG
City Cape Town Liege
Country South Africa Belgium
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Brussels
Elevation 151 ft 659 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.640000, 5.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Liege (LGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Liege Airport (LGG) in Liege, Belgium is 9,495 kilometers (5,900 miles / 5,127 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 Belgium. 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 09:40 in Cape Town, it's 08:40 in Liege.

The return flight from Liege (LGG) 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 Liege Airport (LGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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