CPT to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 9,682 km (6,016 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to CPT).
How far is it from Cape Town to London?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 9,682 km (6,016 mi, 5,228 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CPT to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly north of CPT.
How is the CPT to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written CPT-LHR in IATA codes and FACT-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cape Town International Airport is CPT (FACT), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| CPT | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cape Town International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | FACT | EGLL |
| Country | South Africa | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #349 | #4 |
FACT starts with F, the ICAO prefix for southern Africa; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 68 ft (21 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CPT to LHR
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, IB.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cape Town from London?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 9,682 km (6,016 mi, 5,228 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CPT to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between CPT and LHR takes about 12h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from CPT?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly north of Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Which airlines fly CPT to LHR?
1 airline appear on the CPT-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
Related routes
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