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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Lihue, Kauai (LIH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
18,666 km11,599 miles • 10,079 NM
Destination Airport
PHLILIH
Lihue, Kauai, United States
Lihue Airport
Direct Distance
18,666 km
11,599 Statute Miles
10,079 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
22h 28m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,680 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
189° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
22h 28m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
20h 47m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
36h 24m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Lihue Airport (LIH)
- City / Country: Lihue, Kauai, United States
- ICAO Code: PHLI
- Coordinates: 21.9744°, -159.3371°
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Elevation: 153 ft
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