CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,082 km
8,128 miles
LNP
Wise
United States
Distance
13,082 km
8,128 mi / 7,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LNP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lonesome Pine Airport
IATA Code CPT LNP
ICAO Code FACT KLNP
City Cape Town Wise
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 2,684 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.990000, -82.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wise (LNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP) in Wise, United States is 13,082 kilometers (8,128 miles / 7,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 19:54 in Cape Town, it's 12:54 in Wise. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,533 feet between the two airports. Lonesome Pine Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Wise (LNP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Lonesome Pine Airport (LNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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