CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,188 km
3,845 miles
IPN
Ipatinga
Brazil
Distance
6,188 km
3,845 mi / 3,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT IPN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Usiminas Airport
IATA Code CPT IPN
ICAO Code FACT SBIP
City Cape Town Ipatinga
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 784 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -19.470000, -42.490000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ipatinga (IPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Usiminas Airport (IPN) in Ipatinga, Brazil is 6,188 kilometers (3,845 miles / 3,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Cape Town, it's 14:40 in Ipatinga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ipatinga (IPN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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