The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lake Placid Airport (LKP) in Lake Placid, United States is 12,744 kilometers (7,919 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 06:17 in Cape Town, it's 23:17 in Lake Placid. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,596 feet between the two airports. Lake Placid Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lake Placid (LKP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 Lake Placid Airport (LKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.