CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,262 km
2,027 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
3,262 km
2,027 mi / 1,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LBO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code CPT LBO
ICAO Code FACT FZVI
City Cape Town Lusambo
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 3,262 kilometers (2,027 miles / 1,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 12:25 in Cape Town, it's 12:25 in Lusambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,256 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 188° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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