CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,609 km
5,971 miles
TBT
Tabatinga
Brazil
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT TBT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tabatinga Airport
IATA Code CPT TBT
ICAO Code FACT SBTT
City Cape Town Tabatinga
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 151 ft 279 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.260000, -69.940000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tabatinga (TBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tabatinga Airport (TBT) in Tabatinga, Brazil is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 12:12 in Cape Town, it's 06:12 in Tabatinga. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tabatinga (TBT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tabatinga Airport (TBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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