CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,760 km
7,929 miles
LOW
Louisa
United States
Distance
12,760 km
7,929 mi / 6,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LOW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Louisa County/Freeman Field
IATA Code CPT LOW
ICAO Code FACT KLKU
City Cape Town Louisa
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 494 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 38.010000, -77.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Louisa (LOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) in Louisa, United States is 12,760 kilometers (7,929 miles / 6,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 02:41 in Cape Town, it's 19:41 in Louisa. 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 Louisa (LOW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 115° (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 Louisa County/Freeman Field (LOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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