The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 10,349 kilometers (6,431 miles / 5,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Cape Town, it's 21:17 in Lhasa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,985 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). 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 Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.