CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,064 km
6,253 miles
LPX
Liepaja
Latvia
Distance
10,064 km
6,253 mi / 5,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LPX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Liepaja International Airport
IATA Code CPT LPX
ICAO Code FACT EVLA
City Cape Town Liepaja
Country South Africa Latvia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Riga
Elevation 151 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 56.520000, 21.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Liepaja (LPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Liepaja International Airport (LPX) in Liepaja, Latvia is 10,064 kilometers (6,253 miles / 5,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Latvia. 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 02:29 in Cape Town, it's 02:29 in Liepaja.

The return flight from Liepaja (LPX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 182° (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 Liepaja International Airport (LPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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