CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,242 km
2,015 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
3,242 km
2,015 mi / 1,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LUS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CPT LUS
ICAO Code FACT FZCE
City Cape Town Lusanga
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 3,242 kilometers (2,015 miles / 1,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in Cape Town, it's 08:56 in Lusanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 180° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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