Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town

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London Heathrow

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

LHR

London Heathrow Airport

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Cape Town

South Africa

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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Distance
6,012 miles  ·  (9,675 km)
Flight time
11 hours and 40 minutes
Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Virgin Atlantic
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A350-1000
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

London Heathrow to Cape Town Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from LHR to CPT, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Airlines flying from London Heathrow to Cape Town

Airline-specific flight schedules from London Heathrow to Cape Town

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from London Heathrow LHR to Cape Town CPT. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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British Airways
British Airways flight schedulefrom London Heathrow to Cape Town

British Airways is a member of Oneworld
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Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic flight schedulefrom London Heathrow to Cape Town

Virgin Atlantic is a member of SkyTeam
Virgin Atlantic flights start in October
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London Heathrow to Cape Town Flights

Flights from LHR to CPT are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 18:25 - 22:25. The earliest flight departs at 18:25, the last flight departs at 22:25. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First class on this non-stop route.

The fastest direct flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town takes 11 hours and 40 minutes. The flight distance between London Heathrow and Cape Town is 6,012 miles (or 9,675 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Cape Town?

There is 1 airport in Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

How many flights per week are there from LHR to CPT?

There are 7 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Cape Town (as of April 2024).

How long does it take to fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

11 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Cape Town.

How far is Cape Town from London Heathrow?

The distance from London Heathrow to Cape Town is 6,012 miles (9,675 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from LHR airport to CPT airport?

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Cape Town.

What alliances have direct flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Oneworld and SkyTeam are flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Cape Town.

What classes are available from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

What aircraft types fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

Aircraft types that fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town:

  • Airbus A350-1000
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

The earliest flight departs at 18:25 from London Heathrow and arrives at 08:05 at Cape Town.

What is the latest flight available from London Heathrow to Cape Town?

The latest flight departs at 22:25 from London Heathrow and arrives at 11:00 at Cape Town.

Non-stop flights from LHR to CPT

6,012 miles (9,675 km)  ·  11h 40m

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1 passenger
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