CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,492 km
4,034 miles
QHB
Piracicaba
Brazil
Distance
6,492 km
4,034 mi / 3,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT QHB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Piracicaba Airport
IATA Code CPT QHB
ICAO Code FACT SDPW
City Cape Town Piracicaba
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 1,887 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.710000, -47.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Piracicaba (QHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Piracicaba Airport (QHB) in Piracicaba, Brazil is 6,492 kilometers (4,034 miles / 3,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 01:09 in Cape Town, it's 20:09 in Piracicaba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,736 feet between the two airports. Piracicaba Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Piracicaba (QHB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 Piracicaba Airport (QHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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