CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,591 km
4,096 miles
IRE
Irece
Brazil
Distance
6,591 km
4,096 mi / 3,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT IRE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Irece Airport
IATA Code CPT IRE
ICAO Code FACT SNIC
City Cape Town Irece
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bahia
Elevation 151 ft 2,561 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -11.340000, -41.850000

Cape Town (CPT) to Irece (IRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Irece Airport (IRE) in Irece, Brazil is 6,591 kilometers (4,096 miles / 3,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 15:11 in Cape Town, it's 10:11 in Irece. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,410 feet between the two airports. Irece Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Irece (IRE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Irece Airport (IRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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