Flight Distance: London to Cape Town
9,682
Kilometres (km)
6,016
Miles (mi)
5,228
Nautical miles
About this flight distance
The great circle distance from London to Cape Town is approximately 9,682 km. The typical flight time is 11h 53m.
This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.
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The great-circle distance from London to Cape Town is approximately 9,682 km (6,016 miles).