CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,311 km
3,922 miles
SSZ
Guaruja
Brazil
Distance
6,311 km
3,922 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT SSZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Base Aerea de Santos Airport
IATA Code CPT SSZ
ICAO Code FACT SBST
City Cape Town Guaruja
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -23.930000, -46.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Guaruja (SSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) in Guaruja, Brazil is 6,311 kilometers (3,922 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 15:26 in Cape Town, it's 10:26 in Guaruja. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Guaruja (SSZ) 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 Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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