CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,060 km
659 miles
LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
Distance
1,060 km
659 mi / 573 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CPT LRB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Leribe Airport
IATA Code CPT LRB
ICAO Code FACT FXLR
City Cape Town Leribe
Country South Africa Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maseru
Elevation 151 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -28.860000, 28.050000

Cape Town (CPT) to Leribe (LRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho is 1,060 kilometers (659 miles / 573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Cape Town, it's 12:59 in Leribe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,199 feet between the two airports. Leribe Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leribe (LRB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Leribe Airport (LRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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