CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,769 km
5,449 miles
LDX
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
GF
Distance
8,769 km
5,449 mi / 4,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LDX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport
IATA Code CPT LDX
ICAO Code FACT SOOM
City Cape Town Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Country South Africa GF
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Cayenne
Elevation 151 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.480000, -54.030000

Cape Town (CPT) to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX) in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, GF is 8,769 kilometers (5,449 miles / 4,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:09 in Cape Town, it's 07:09 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (LDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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