CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,663 km
6,626 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
10,663 km
6,626 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LPQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code CPT LPQ
ICAO Code FACT VLLB
City Cape Town Luang Phabang
Country South Africa Laos
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 151 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 19.900000, 102.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 10,663 kilometers (6,626 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Laos. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Cape Town, it's 16:24 in Luang Phabang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). 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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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