CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,153 km
5,687 miles
LTM
Lethem
Guyana
Distance
9,153 km
5,687 mi / 4,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
279°
west

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CPT LTM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lethem Airport
IATA Code CPT LTM
ICAO Code FACT SYLT
City Cape Town Lethem
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 151 ft 351 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.370000, -59.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lethem (LTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lethem Airport (LTM) in Lethem, Guyana is 9,153 kilometers (5,687 miles / 4,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Guyana. 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 15:07 in Cape Town, it's 09:07 in Lethem. 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 Lethem (LTM) 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 Lethem Airport (LTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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