CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,944 km
5,558 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
8,944 km
5,558 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT LUG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code CPT LUG
ICAO Code FACT LSZA
City Cape Town Lugano
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 151 ft 915 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.000000, 8.910000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 8,944 kilometers (5,558 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Switzerland. 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 17:51 in Cape Town, it's 16:51 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 172° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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