LX9171 Flight Status Swiss: Walvis Bay to Cape Town (SWR9171)

Swiss LX 9171

En-Route, Arriving in 7'

WVB Walvis Bay

Scheduled
13:50
Actual
13:56

Terminal and gate not announced yet

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)

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CPT Cape Town

Scheduled
15:55
Estimated
15:42

Gate: C8

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

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Departed 1h 38m ago · lands in 7m 93%

WVB 13:56 CPT 15:42

1,192 km (741 mi) flown · 88 km (55 mi) to go

Route map WVB to CPT Map of the great-circle route from Walvis Bay Airport, Namibia to Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, 1281 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA WVB CPT Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1281 km / 796 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:05 · Typical Duration: 01:45

LX 9171 Flight Status & Schedule Swiss Walvis Bay to Cape Town

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 WVB CPT 13:56 15:42 En-Route Track >
Nov 07 WVB CPT 13:48 15:45 Landed Track >
Nov 06 WVB CPT 14:20 16:02 Landed Track >
Nov 05 WVB CPT 14:10 16:07 Landed Track >
Nov 04 WVB CPT 13:49 15:34 Landed Track >
Nov 03 WVB CPT 14:25 16:08 Landed Track >
Nov 02 WVB CPT 13:56 15:51 Landed Track >
Oct 31 WVB CPT 14:28 16:04 Landed Track >
Oct 30 WVB CPT 13:52 15:33 Landed Track >

Swiss flight LX 9171 links Walvis Bay and Cape Town, 1,281 km (796 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The timetable allows 2 h 5 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 45 min, so it often makes up time. Today it left on time, at 13:56, and is due in Cape Town at 15:42, 13 minutes early.

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About LX 9171

Route
Walvis Bay Airport WVB to Cape Town International Airport CPT
Distance
1,281 km (796 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 45 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
On time
8 of the last 8

LX 9171 FAQ

How long is the LX9171 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 5 min. Walvis Bay to Cape Town is 1,281 km (796 mi).
How often is LX9171 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does LX9171 fly?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
What other flight numbers does LX9171 have?
Also listed as SWR9171 (Swiss' ICAO code) and LX 9171.

LX9171 and Walvis Bay WVB to Cape Town CPT Flights

Flight LX9171 is a code-share Swiss flight of the Airlink operated 4Z342.

Other flights departing from Walvis Bay WVB: 4Z342, 4Z142, 4Z144

Other flights arriving at Cape Town CPT: FA31, 4Z342

All flights connecting Walvis Bay WVB to Cape Town CPT.