CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,882 km
4,898 miles
LSQ
Los Angeles
Chile
Distance
7,882 km
4,898 mi / 4,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LSQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Maria Dolores Airport
IATA Code CPT LSQ
ICAO Code FACT SCGE
City Cape Town Los Angeles
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 151 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -37.400000, -72.430000

Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) in Los Angeles, Chile is 7,882 kilometers (4,898 miles / 4,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Cape Town, it's 09:58 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LSQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 119° (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 Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.