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Flight distance & time
London Heathrow Airport → Cape Town International Airport
LHRCPT
- Distance
- 9,680 km · 6,014 mi
- Flight time
- 12h 51m
- CO₂ per passenger
- 871 kg
This London Heathrow Airport → Cape Town International Airport route is 9,680 km (6,014 mi) end to end. The estimated flight time is 12h 51m, and a passenger's share of CO₂ works out at roughly 871 kg.
See the reverse route: Cape Town International Airport → London Heathrow Airport
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- FromLHRLondon Heathrow AirportLondon, England
- ToCPTCape Town International AirportCape Town, Western-Cape
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London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport FAQ
How far is London Heathrow Airport from Cape Town International Airport?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are 9,680 km (6,014 mi) apart, measured along the great-circle route.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport?
A direct LHR–CPT flight covers the distance in about 12h 51m, though the exact time shifts with aircraft type and winds.
How much CO₂ does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport produce?
A passenger's share of CO₂ on the LHR–CPT route is roughly 871 kg.
Flight distance and time are estimates for ideal conditions — actual figures vary with aircraft type, routing and weather.
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