CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,672 km
4,146 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
6,672 km
4,146 mi / 3,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT QIG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code CPT QIG
ICAO Code FACT SNIG
City Cape Town Iguatu
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Fortaleza
Elevation 151 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 6,672 kilometers (4,146 miles / 3,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 14:09 in Cape Town, it's 09:09 in Iguatu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Iguatu (QIG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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