Direct flights from Cape Town to London

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Cape Town

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

London

United Kingdom

LGW

London Gatwick Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 5,991 miles
Marketing airlines: 3 airlines
Aircraft: 4 aircraft types
Dates: Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027

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Departure window: 2026-11-12 – 2026-12-11.

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Cape Town to London route overview

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town; London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London.

The airports are 5,991 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from CPT to LGW.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are G Switch Works (A1), X1 and Z0. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Nov 2, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Cape Town to London route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

G Switch Works (A1)Codeshare only
X1Codeshare only

Aircraft flying from CPT to LGW

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Cape Town to London route?

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the origin airport and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the destination airport.

How far is London from Cape Town?

CPT and LGW are approximately 5,991 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from CPT to LGW?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from CPT to LGW.

Which airlines market flights from CPT to LGW?

Which aircraft fly from CPT to LGW?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Airbus A320 (320), 787, Boeing 787-9 (789) and JET.