CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
2,177 km
1,352 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
2,177 km
1,352 mi / 1,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SDD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code CPT SDD
ICAO Code FACT FNUB
City Cape Town Lubango
Country South Africa Angola
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Luanda
Elevation 151 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 2,177 kilometers (1,352 miles / 1,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Cape Town, it's 13:53 in Lubango.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,627 feet between the two airports. Lubango 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 Lubango (SDD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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