Distance From RAF Lakenheath to Cape Town International Airport, LKZ - CPT Distance

The distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 6067 miles or 9763 kilometers or 5268 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 Lakenheath ( United Kingdom ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lakenheath and Cape Town takes around 13 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Lakenheath, Lakenheath, United Kingdom to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 13 hours 56 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 • LKZ - CPT

Kilometers		9763 km
Statute Miles		6067 miles
Nautical Miles		5268 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 56 minutes

RAF Lakenheath to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - LKZ to CPT Flight Path

Location of RAF Lakenheath & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lakenheath to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lakenheath, United Kingdom and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LKZ - CPT

Time difference between Lakenheath (United Kingdom) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 2 Hours.
Cape Town time is 2 Hours ahead of Lakenheath.

Location	Local Time
Lakenheath (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 21:57:23 GMT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 23:57:23 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

RAF Lakenheath (LKZ / EGUL) Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Destination

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