CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,353 km
5,190 miles
PBQ
Pimenta Bueno
Brazil
Distance
8,353 km
5,190 mi / 4,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT PBQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pimenta Bueno Airport
IATA Code CPT PBQ
ICAO Code FACT SWPM
City Cape Town Pimenta Bueno
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 151 ft 682 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -11.640000, -61.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) in Pimenta Bueno, Brazil is 8,353 kilometers (5,190 miles / 4,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 15:25 in Cape Town, it's 09:25 in Pimenta Bueno. 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 Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 122° (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 Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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