Cape Town (CPT) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,015
miles
9,681
kilometers
5,227
nautical miles

🕐 11h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 N (348°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,015 9,624
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,015 9,624
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,015 9,023
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,015 9,023
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,015 12,030
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,015 9,023
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from South Africa to United Kingdom requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to LHR route connects Cape Town, South Africa with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 6,015 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 348° from Cape Town. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 6,015 miles (9,681 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to LHR typically take around 11h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,015 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.