CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,154 km
3,824 miles
MCZ
Maceio
Brazil
Distance
6,154 km
3,824 mi / 3,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MCZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
IATA Code CPT MCZ
ICAO Code FACT SBMO
City Cape Town Maceio
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Maceio
Elevation 151 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -9.510000, -35.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Maceio (MCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) in Maceio, Brazil is 6,154 kilometers (3,824 miles / 3,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 01:57 in Cape Town, it's 20:57 in Maceio. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Maceio (MCZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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