CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,077 km
8,126 miles
LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
Distance
13,077 km
8,126 mi / 7,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LSF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport
IATA Code CPT LSF
ICAO Code FACT KLSF
City Cape Town Fort Moore (Columbus)
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 227 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.300000, -85.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States is 13,077 kilometers (8,126 miles / 7,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 08:03 in Cape Town, it's 01:03 in Fort Moore (Columbus). 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.

The return flight from Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 115° (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 Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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