CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,721 km
6,041 miles
LTN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,721 km
6,041 mi / 5,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

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CPT LTN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport London Luton Airport
IATA Code CPT LTN
ICAO Code FACT EGGW
City Cape Town London
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 526 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 51.870000, -0.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to London (LTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to London Luton Airport (LTN) in London, United Kingdom is 9,721 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 01:01 in Cape Town, it's 23:01 in London.

The return flight from London (LTN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 164° (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 London Luton Airport (LTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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