CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,200 km
6,338 miles
LTR
Letterkenny
Ireland
Distance
10,200 km
6,338 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LTR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Letterkenny Airport
IATA Code CPT LTR
ICAO Code FACT EILT
City Cape Town Letterkenny
Country South Africa Ireland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Dublin
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.950000, -7.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Letterkenny (LTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Letterkenny Airport (LTR) in Letterkenny, Ireland is 10,200 kilometers (6,338 miles / 5,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Cape Town, it's 21:21 in Letterkenny.

The return flight from Letterkenny (LTR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Letterkenny Airport (LTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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