SWISS LX8086 flight status now

Current status of LX8086 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 58 minutes

LX8086 - SWR8086 SWISS (LX)
ZRH Zurich Switzerland
Flight ZRH to CPT
CPT Cape Town South Africa
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 2 hours, 58 minutes
Departure Zurich Airport
IATA: ZRHICAO: LSZH
Scheduled 19:00 18 November 2025
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Arrival Cape Town International Airport
IATA: CPTICAO: FACT
Scheduled 07:30 19 November 2025
None None
LX8086 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 11 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 9073 kms / 5638 miles
Airline
  • SWISS
  • IATA: LX
  • ICAO: SWR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 250
  • Freight capacity: 3 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A340-300
  • Callsign: SWR8086
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/Zurich
  • Arrival Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Current Time in Zurich: Tuesday 2025-11-18 16:02 PM
  • Current Time in Cape Town: Tuesday 2025-11-18 17:02 PM

International flight SWISS LX8086 takes off from Zurich (ZRH) Switzerland to Cape Town (CPT) South Africa. It's operated by SWISS. The plane leaves Zurich Airport at 19:00 18 November 2025 Europe/Zurich. The flight is expected to land at Cape Town International Airport at 07:30 19 November 2025 Africa/Johannesburg. The flight will last about 11 hours 30 minutes.

Similar flight route from Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Edelweiss Air WK86
Edelweiss Air
18/11/2025
19:00
11 hours 30 minutes
07:30
Edelweiss Air WK84
Edelweiss Air
18/11/2025
22:30
11 hours 25 minutes
10:55
SWISS LX8084
SWISS
18/11/2025
22:35
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10:00
SWISS LX8784
SWISS
18/11/2025
06:30

None
Edelweiss Air WK7084
Edelweiss Air
18/11/2025
06:10
11 hours 10 minutes
18:30

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Zurich to Cape Town?

On average, nonstop flight takes 11 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 9073 km (5638 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the SWISS LX8086 flight?

All SWISS LX8086 flights are operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft.

How many SWISS LX8086 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight SWISS LX8086 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.