Cape Town to London (CPT–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IB3514cs
IB Iberia
351
6:50 PM
SAST
5:30 AM+1
BST
11h 40m
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AY5948cs
AY Finnair
351
6:50 PM
SAST
5:30 AM+1
BST
11h 40m
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BA58+2
BA British
351
6:50 PM
SAST
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BST
11h 40m
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BA59
BA British
351
10:30 PM
BST T5 Red-eye
11:00 AM+1
SAST
11h 30m
19%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 13h 35m KLSK → 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 53m WK → ACBAJL Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
JNB Johannesburg 14h 4Z5ZBA → AYBAIB Johannesburg (JNB) to London flights
LGW London 14h 10m Z0 → EY London (LGW) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 15m LHNHSA → A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
ADD Addis Ababa 16h 30m A3AIET → ACETNH Addis Ababa (ADD) to London flights
NBO Nairobi 16h 55m KQ → BAKQVS Nairobi (NBO) to London flights
DOH Doha 17h 49m 4ZATAY → BAKMQR Doha (DOH) to London flights
IST Istanbul 18h 15m 6ESATG → 6EAVBA Istanbul (IST) to London flights
DXB Dubai 18h 51m DEEKSA → AVEKFI Dubai (DXB) to London flights
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Cape Town to London
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6,016 mi 11h 40m nonstop -1h behind

CPT–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 6,016 miles in approximately 11h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from London (LHR) London to Cape Town flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: AY, IB 7 351 11h40 – Oneworld AY, IB
VS Virgin Atlantic Also: MU, SK, WS 0 – – – SkyTeam MU, SK, WS
Aircraft on this route
351 Airbus A350-1000 – AY, BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: VS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to LHR direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
AMS ~13h 35m ZRH ~13h 53m JNB ~14h 0m LGW ~14h 10m FRA ~14h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,293
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
6,016 mi / 9,682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CPT–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to London route.
Route details
Distance6,016 mi / 9,682 km
Flight time11h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 11h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 6,016 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CPT to LHR: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Zürich and O.R. Tambo.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LHR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Yes, return flights from LHR to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to LHR

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CPT to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to LHR is about 11 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,016 miles (9,682 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Zürich and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.