AJU
Aracaju
Brazil
6,178 km
3,839 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,178 km
3,839 mi / 3,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AJU CPT
Airport Name Santa Maria Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AJU CPT
ICAO Code SBAR FACT
City Aracaju Cape Town
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 23 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -10.980000, -37.070000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Aracaju (AJU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Maria Airport (AJU) in Aracaju, Brazil to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,178 kilometers (3,839 miles / 3,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:45 in Aracaju, it's 20:45 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Aracaju (AJU) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santa Maria Airport (AJU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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