CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,228 km
1,384 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
2,228 km
1,384 mi / 1,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT LXU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code CPT LXU
ICAO Code FACT FLLK
City Cape Town Lukulu
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 151 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 2,228 kilometers (1,384 miles / 1,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,329 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 191° (south 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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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