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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Cape Town (LHR-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Heathrow to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Heathrow to Cape Town

Mon, Jun 23 - Sun, Jul 13
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7:15 pm - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
25h 10m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-LHR
15h 35m1 stop
$766KLM
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Mon, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 8
KLM Logo
8:55 pm - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
23h 30m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-LHR
15h 35m1 stop
$768KLM
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 29
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8:25 pm - 6:10 amLHR-CPT
31h 45m1 stop
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8:50 am - 9:25 pmCPT-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
Wed, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 29
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8:25 pm - 6:10 amLHR-CPT
31h 45m1 stop
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8:50 am - 9:25 pmCPT-LHR
14h 35m1 stop
Fri, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 14
KLM Logo
6:30 am - 9:25 pmLHR-CPT
13h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:00 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-LHR
15h 50m1 stop
$775KLM
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:45 pm - 8:25 amLHR-CPT
11h 40mnonstop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmCPT-LHR
11h 55mnonstop
$848Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 2
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5:25 pm - 1:35 pmLHR-CPT
18h 10m2 stops
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11:00 pm - 3:30 pmCPT-LHR
18h 30m1 stop
$853Kenya Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 18
Kenya Airways Logo
5:25 pm - 12:55 pmLHR-CPT
17h 30m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 pm - 3:30 pmCPT-LHR
18h 30m1 stop
$867Kenya Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
10:25 pm - 12:10 pmLHR-CPT
11h 45mnonstop
British Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 8:00 amCPT-LHR
12h 00mnonstop
$910British Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 30
British Airways Logo
10:25 pm - 12:10 pmLHR-CPT
11h 45mnonstop
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8:55 pm - 7:00 amCPT-LHR
12h 05mnonstop
$913British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to Cape Town

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
British Airways

Premium economy offers seven inches of extra legroom, ideal for long flights.


BA's professional cabin crew ensure attentive service, enhancing the travel experience.

Virgin Atlantic

Upper Class offers fully flat beds and private security channels for a seamless experience.


Premium Class includes priority boarding and enhanced meal service for added comfort on long-haul flights.

Airports
LHR

Heathrow's security queues can be long. Arrive early, especially if checking bags, and monitor flight screens closely for gate announcements.

Read more about LHRby Duncan Madden
CPT

CPT offers easy access to Cape Town via a major highway. Taxis and rideshares are available at parking area 2.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost $878 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,507 and $1,421 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $2,198, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$542
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

When to book flights from Heathrow to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flights

  • Can I fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport (CPT)?

    Yes, you can fly directly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town Airport with British Airways. This tends to take about 11h 30min and is the only airline that flies this route uninterrupted. There are also options for indirect flights, which take a little bit longer but may be a bit cheaper. You can fly with KLM, for example, and transfer in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) before continuing your journey.

  • Can I get through security quickly at Heathrow Airport?

    Yes, when you arrive at Heathrow Airport it is possible to get through security quickly. However, you must book this in advance by at least 24h. The Fast Track Security service is available at all the terminals in the airport, costing approximately £12.50. It’s a great way to avoid the queues and get to the waiting area or your lounge ahead of a long flight.

  • Are there hotels near the airport I can stay at?

    Yes, there are many hotels where you can stay prior to your flight from Heathrow, should you not want to be in a rush for your flight. The direct routes to Cape Town that fly from Heathrow leave from Terminal 3, so you could stay at Hilton Garden Inn, which is conveniently located only a few minutes away from the terminal building.

  • How can I get from Cape Town Airport to the city centre?

    Once you’ve landed at Cape Town Airport, it’s easy to continue your journey with the airport offering a variety of ways to travel. Apart from taxis, which are out the front of the terminal building, you can get a MyCiti bus, which takes about 30min in total and can be located on the ground floor at the front of the main terminal building.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town was $542 for a one-way ticket and $766 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in London Heathrow Airport and on arrival in Cape Town.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    When flying out of London Heathrow Airport you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    There are nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cape Town, KLM or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cape Town are KLM and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,253 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,171 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between London Heathrow Airport and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,109 or less one-way and $1,193 or less round-trip.
  • Getting to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for your trip to Cape Town is easy. From the city centre, you can choose public transport such as the Piccadilly Line or the Heathrow Express; whereas, those travelling by car can reach the airport via exit 14 or 15 on the M25.
  • You may also want to check flights from Gatwick Airport (LGW) if you live in the south of the UK, as that airport might be more convenient for you. It also offers flights to Cape Town, albeit with one stop, which are of a similar cost.
  • With Cape Town being approximately a 1h 30min trip to Hermanus and a 1h journey to Grotto Bay by car, it serves as a great airport to continue your onward journey, should you be travelling to any of these locations.
  • When you’re waiting for your flight at Heathrow Airport, you can take some time for yourself at one of the many lounges they have. Lounges, like that of Aspire, provide shower facilities, Wi-Fi and a quiet zone for about £25 per person, so you can chill out before takeoff.
  • Should you require assistance with mobility at Heathrow Airport, then you can request this by calling the Assistance Host Area 48h prior to takeoff. On the day of your flight, you can either get assistance from one of the host area reception desks in the check-in zones or arrange for assistance directly from the mode of transport that you arrive in.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town?

Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Cape Town Intl

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +1 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to Cape Town

 
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1358 reviews
7.2Food
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

8.0 ExcellentA, Jun 2025AMS - YYZ
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever. It was supposed to have wifi but that did not work.

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

Swiss airline do not allow online check-in before 24 hrs, this is very inconvenient to us. I tried many ways such as booking code(6 numbers) or 13 booking numbers , neither of them work, Lufthansa is better which allow us to check in even before 30 hrs, so we can assign our seats( not many people want spend extra money to assign seats on top of airfare which is already spent.)

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

The flight was generally good but was delayed departure meant a very late arrival for a connecting flight.

Delayed 30 mins Forced to check in my carry on luggage

They didn't give us Nothing to eat, come on..... 1 package of chips and a glass of soda won't do anything to the company

The staff were nice people, the food was very cheap, one of the meal was a sandwich or nothing, I couldn't buy any food, mind expensive duty free WAS available right away. 🤒

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

-Swiss airlines online check in app crashed multiple times -Zurich airport does not have very many bathrooms accessible to people with disabilities - closest disability accessible bathroom to departure gate was 1/4 mile away.

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

Business class was nothing more than Economy with middle seat empty. Uncomfortable seat and leg room. A mom behind me had a 18 month/2 yr old on her lap, who had his feet on my back all the time- while middle seat remained empty. Pretty much not worth the fare. Very disappointed.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

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