CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,599 km
6,586 miles
LPP
Lappeenranta
Finland
Distance
10,599 km
6,586 mi / 5,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LPP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lappeenranta Airport
IATA Code CPT LPP
ICAO Code FACT EFLP
City Cape Town Lappeenranta
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 151 ft 349 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 61.040000, 28.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lappeenranta (LPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) in Lappeenranta, Finland is 10,599 kilometers (6,586 miles / 5,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Finland. 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 22:36 in Cape Town, it's 22:36 in Lappeenranta.

The return flight from Lappeenranta (LPP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 188° (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 Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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