Flight from Cape Town to London

From Cape Town International (CPT), South Africa Africa  →  Heathrow (LHR), United Kingdom Europe

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

A nonstop flight from Cape Town (CPT) to London (LHR) takes about 12 hours 17 minutes, covering a great-circle distance of 6,015 miles (9,681 km). Actual scheduled time varies by airline, routing, and wind — expect ±15 to 30 minutes from this estimate.

Time zones & jet lag

CO₂ footprint per passenger

Economy class, single passenger. Source: DEFRA 2024 averages.

This flight emits roughly 3.6× the CO₂ of an equivalent train trip and 0.9× a car driven alone over the same distance.

Flights from Cape Town

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• Cape Town → Tel Aviv
• Cape Town → Dubai
• Cape Town → Santiago
• Cape Town → Casablanca

Flights to London

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