CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,124 km
3,805 miles
SNZ
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,124 km
3,805 mi / 3,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT SNZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code CPT SNZ
ICAO Code FACT SBSC
City Cape Town Rio De Janeiro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.930000, -43.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,124 kilometers (3,805 miles / 3,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 19:16 in Cape Town, it's 14:16 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SNZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (SNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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