CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,625 km
6,602 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
10,625 km
6,602 mi / 5,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

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CPT LWK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code CPT LWK
ICAO Code FACT EGET
City Cape Town Lerwick
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 60.190000, -1.240000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 10,625 kilometers (6,602 miles / 5,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 06:49 in Cape Town, it's 04:49 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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