CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,946 km
2,452 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
3,946 km
2,452 mi / 2,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

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CPT LBV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code CPT LBV
ICAO Code FACT FOOL
City Cape Town Libreville
Country South Africa Gabon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Libreville
Elevation 151 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 0.460000, 9.410000

Cape Town (CPT) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 3,946 kilometers (2,452 miles / 2,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Cape Town, it's 19:24 in Libreville.

The return flight from Libreville (LBV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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