CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,877 km
9,866 miles
LNI
Lonely
United States
Distance
15,877 km
9,866 mi / 8,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LNI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lonely Air Station
IATA Code CPT LNI
ICAO Code FACT AK71
City Cape Town Lonely
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 70.910000, -153.240000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lonely (LNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lonely Air Station (LNI) in Lonely, United States is 15,877 kilometers (9,866 miles / 8,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Cape Town, it's 16:37 in Lonely. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lonely (LNI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Lonely Air Station (LNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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