CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,472 km
4,643 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
7,472 km
4,643 mi / 4,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

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CPT WAX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code CPT WAX
ICAO Code FACT HLZW
City Cape Town Zuwara
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.950000, 12.020000

Cape Town (CPT) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 7,472 kilometers (4,643 miles / 4,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 12:31 in Cape Town, it's 12:31 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 174° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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