Airport Comparison
| CPT | LCD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Louis Trichardt Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | LCD |
| ICAO Code | FACT | FALO |
| City | Cape Town | Louis Trichardt |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 3,025 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -23.060000, 29.860000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 1,635 kilometers (1,016 miles / 883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.
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 a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 21:36 in Cape Town, it's 21:36 in Louis Trichardt.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,874 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 220° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.