CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,465 km
6,502 miles
IXI
Lilabari
India
Distance
10,465 km
6,502 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CPT IXI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport North Lakhimpur Airport
IATA Code CPT IXI
ICAO Code FACT VELR
City Cape Town Lilabari
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 27.300000, 94.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lilabari (IXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) in Lilabari, India is 10,465 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Cape Town, it's 22:19 in Lilabari. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lilabari (IXI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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