Direct flights from London to Cape Town

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London

United Kingdom

LGW

London Gatwick Airport

Cape Town

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 5,991 miles
Marketing airlines: 3 airlines
Aircraft: 4 aircraft types
Dates: Nov 4, 2026 – Apr 17, 2027

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

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London to Cape Town route overview

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

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

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

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 4, 2026 – Apr 17, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the London to Cape Town 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 LGW to CPT

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the London to Cape Town route?

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

How far is Cape Town from London?

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

Are there direct flights from LGW to CPT?

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

Which airlines market flights from LGW to CPT?

Which aircraft fly from LGW to CPT?

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