CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,223 km
3,867 miles
QGS
Alagoinhas
Brazil
Distance
6,223 km
3,867 mi / 3,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT QGS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Alagoinhas Airport
IATA Code CPT QGS
ICAO Code FACT SDUO
City Cape Town Alagoinhas
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bahia
Elevation 151 ft 568 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.180000, -38.380000

Cape Town (CPT) to Alagoinhas (QGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) in Alagoinhas, Brazil is 6,223 kilometers (3,867 miles / 3,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 00:17 in Cape Town, it's 19:17 in Alagoinhas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alagoinhas (QGS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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