CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,113 km
6,284 miles
LSS
Les Saintes
GP
Distance
10,113 km
6,284 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CPT LSS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Terre-de-Haut Airport
IATA Code CPT LSS
ICAO Code FACT TFFS
City Cape Town Les Saintes
Country South Africa GP
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 151 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.860000, -61.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Les Saintes (LSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS) in Les Saintes, GP is 10,113 kilometers (6,284 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 GP. 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 21:59 in Cape Town, it's 15:59 in Les Saintes. With a 6-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 Les Saintes (LSS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Terre-de-Haut Airport (LSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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