CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,538 km
5,305 miles
MBZ
Maues
Brazil
Distance
8,538 km
5,305 mi / 4,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

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CPT MBZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Maues Airport
IATA Code CPT MBZ
ICAO Code FACT SWMW
City Cape Town Maues
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 151 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.370000, -57.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Maues (MBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Maues Airport (MBZ) in Maues, Brazil is 8,538 kilometers (5,305 miles / 4,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 15:39 in Cape Town, it's 09:39 in Maues. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Maues (MBZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Maues Airport (MBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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