CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,335 km
5,800 miles
LHE
Lahore
Pakistan
Distance
9,335 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LHE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Alama Iqbal International Airport
IATA Code CPT LHE
ICAO Code FACT OPLA
City Cape Town Lahore
Country South Africa Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Karachi
Elevation 151 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 31.520000, 74.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lahore (LHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan is 9,335 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Cape Town, it's 23:47 in Lahore. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lahore (LHE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 224° (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 Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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