CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,543 km
3,445 miles
LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Distance
5,543 km
3,445 mi / 2,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LLI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lalibella Airport
IATA Code CPT LLI
ICAO Code FACT HALL
City Cape Town Lalibela
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 151 ft 6,506 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 11.970000, 38.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lalibela (LLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia is 5,543 kilometers (3,445 miles / 2,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:34 in Cape Town, it's 15:34 in Lalibela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,355 feet between the two airports. Lalibella Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lalibela (LLI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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