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Flights from Cape Town to Leeds

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Leeds. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Paris, about 15h 59m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 58m
CPTLBAAMS

Cape Town to Leeds at a glance

Fastest journey15h 58mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Paris

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Leeds

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CPT Amsterdam (AMS) LBA
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM
Mon07:45 CPT19:05 AMS3h 40m connection22:45 AMS22:44 LBAKLM
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 59m
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CPT Paris (CDG) LBA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: easyJet, Jet2
Self-transfer likely ~15h 58m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,943 km6,175 miles
Journey time
15h 58mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hLeeds vs Cape Town
Currency in Leeds
GBP
Airports
CPT → LBA

Flights from Cape Town to Leeds: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Leeds?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Leeds?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,943 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Leeds?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS) and Paris (CDG). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Leeds?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Leeds: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Leeds?
Leeds is 2 hours behind Cape Town.

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