CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,430 km
4,617 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
7,430 km
4,617 mi / 4,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT TIP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code CPT TIP
ICAO Code FACT HLLT
City Cape Town Tripoli
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 151 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.660000, 13.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 7,430 kilometers (4,617 miles / 4,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Cape Town, it's 23:40 in Tripoli.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 175° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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