CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,739 km
4,187 miles
LIP
Lins
Brazil
Distance
6,739 km
4,187 mi / 3,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT LIP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lins Airport
IATA Code CPT LIP
ICAO Code FACT SBLN
City Cape Town Lins
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 1,559 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -21.660000, -49.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lins (LIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lins Airport (LIP) in Lins, Brazil is 6,739 kilometers (4,187 miles / 3,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 13:40 in Cape Town, it's 08:40 in Lins. 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 1,408 feet between the two airports. Lins Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Lins (LIP) 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 Lins Airport (LIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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