CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,941 km
4,313 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
6,941 km
4,313 mi / 3,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT QBX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code CPT QBX
ICAO Code FACT SNOB
City Cape Town Sobral
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Fortaleza
Elevation 151 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 6,941 kilometers (4,313 miles / 3,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 16:03 in Cape Town, it's 11:03 in Sobral. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 127° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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