Airport Comparison
| CPT | LDH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Lord Howe Island Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | LDH |
| ICAO Code | FACT | YLHI |
| City | Cape Town | Lord Howe Island |
| Country | South Africa | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Australia/Lord_Howe |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -31.540000, 159.080000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia is 11,638 kilometers (7,231 miles / 6,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.
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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Cape Town, it's 17:29 in Lord Howe Island. With a 9-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.