Distance From Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, LHW - CPT Distance

The distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 7320 miles or 11779 kilometers or 6356 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lanzhou (Yongdeng) ( China ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lanzhou (Yongdeng) and Cape Town takes around 16 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 16 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LHW - CPT

Kilometers		11779 km
Statute Miles		7320 miles
Nautical Miles		6356 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 49 minutes

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - LHW to CPT Flight Path

Location of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHW - CPT

Time difference between Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 4 Hours.
Cape Town time is 4 Hours behind Lanzhou (Yongdeng).

Location	Local Time
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China)	2025-12-15, 20:09:40 +06
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 16:09:40 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW / ZLLL) Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa