CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,383 km
3,966 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
6,383 km
3,966 mi / 3,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PAV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code CPT PAV
ICAO Code FACT SBUF
City Cape Town Paulo Afonso
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Maceio
Elevation 151 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 6,383 kilometers (3,966 miles / 3,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 19:24 in Cape Town, it's 14:24 in Paulo Afonso. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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