LondonCape TownDirect FlightsLHR–CPT
London (London Heathrow Airport) to Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport).
Flight time from LHR to CPT is estimated at about 13h, based on the 6,015-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1/day across 1 captured airline, with British Airways appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 22:30 to 22:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~13h Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 6,015 mi | 1/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LHR to CPT
Our current provider sample includes 1/day from LHR to CPT across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 5.
- First departure
- 22:30
- Last departure
- 22:30
- Captured departures/day
- 1
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 1/day | Airbus A350 · Terminal 5 · Seat map | 22:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
CPT to LHR flights — 1/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LHR to CPT, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 7 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from LHR to CPT?
The LHR to CPT flight time is estimated at about 13h from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LHR from CPT?
LHR to CPT is about 6,015 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LHR to CPT?
Our current provider sample for LHR to CPT includes British Airways. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LHR to CPT?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LHR to CPT include Airbus A350.