CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,492 km
2,791 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
4,492 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LOK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code CPT LOK
ICAO Code FACT HKLO
City Cape Town Lodwar
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.120000, 35.610000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 4,492 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Cape Town, it's 01:27 in Lodwar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,564 feet between the two airports. Lodwar Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lodwar (LOK) 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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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