Flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town

From LAX (LAX), USA North America  →  Cape Town International (CPT), South Africa Africa

↔ Flying the other way? Cape Town → Los Angeles

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Cape Town?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cape Town (CPT) takes about 19 hours 54 minutes, covering a great-circle distance of 9,992 miles (16,080 km). Actual scheduled time varies by airline, routing, and wind — expect ±15 to 30 minutes from this estimate.

Time zones & jet lag

CO₂ footprint per passenger

Economy class, single passenger. Source: DEFRA 2024 averages.

This flight emits roughly 3.6× the CO₂ of an equivalent train trip and 0.9× a car driven alone over the same distance.

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