CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,925 km
6,167 miles
LPL
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Distance
9,925 km
6,167 mi / 5,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LPL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport
IATA Code CPT LPL
ICAO Code FACT EGGP
City Cape Town Liverpool
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.330000, -2.850000

Cape Town (CPT) to Liverpool (LPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) in Liverpool, United Kingdom is 9,925 kilometers (6,167 miles / 5,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Kingdom. 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 22:08 in Cape Town, it's 20:08 in Liverpool.

The return flight from Liverpool (LPL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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