Distance From Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to London Heathrow Airport

The distance from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport () to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 6009 miles or 9671 kilometers or 5219 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and London takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport, Cape Town, South Africa to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 13 hours 48 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 • - LHR

Kilometers		9671 km
Statute Miles		6009 miles
Nautical Miles		5219 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - to LHR Flight Path

Location of Cape Town Waterfront Heliport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cape Town to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHR

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and London (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
London time is 2 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-01-28, 22:44:00 SAST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-28, 20:44:00 GMT

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

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport ( / FADW) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom