Airport Comparison
| CPT | LAH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha |
| IATA Code | CPT | LAH |
| ICAO Code | FACT | WAPH |
| City | Cape Town | Labuha-Halmahera Island |
| Country | South Africa | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 49 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -0.640000, 127.500000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia is 11,699 kilometers (7,270 miles / 6,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.
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 Indonesia. 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 13:49 in Cape Town, it's 20:49 in Labuha-Halmahera Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) 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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.