CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,180 km
2,597 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
4,180 km
2,597 mi / 2,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LIE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code CPT LIE
ICAO Code FACT FZFA
City Cape Town Libenge
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 151 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.630000, 18.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 4,180 kilometers (2,597 miles / 2,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Cape Town, it's 12:33 in Libenge.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 180° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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