CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
3,433 km
2,133 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
3,433 km
2,133 mi / 1,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LJA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code CPT LJA
ICAO Code FACT FZVA
City Cape Town Lodja
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 151 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 3,433 kilometers (2,133 miles / 1,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 15:15 in Cape Town, it's 15:15 in Lodja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 188° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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