CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,828 km
3,000 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
4,828 km
3,000 mi / 2,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LTC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code CPT LTC
ICAO Code FACT FTTH
City Cape Town Lai
Country South Africa Chad
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 151 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.400000, 16.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 4,828 kilometers (3,000 miles / 2,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Cape Town, it's 13:48 in Lai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,020 feet between the two airports. Lai Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lai (LTC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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