CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,944 km
4,315 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
6,944 km
4,315 mi / 3,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT QHN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code CPT QHN
ICAO Code FACT SWTY
City Cape Town Taguatinga
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Araguaina
Elevation 151 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 6,944 kilometers (4,315 miles / 3,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 01:57 in Cape Town, it's 20:57 in Taguatinga. 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 1,808 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

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

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