CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,217 km
5,727 miles
LHA
Lahr Airport
Germany
Distance
9,217 km
5,727 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

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CPT LHA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lahr Airport
IATA Code CPT LHA
ICAO Code FACT EDTL
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 151 ft 511 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.370000, 7.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lahr Airport (LHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lahr Airport (LHA) in Lahr Airport, Germany is 9,217 kilometers (5,727 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Cape Town, it's 22:15 in Lahr Airport.

The return flight from Lahr Airport (LHA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (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 Lahr Airport (LHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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