Airport Comparison
| CPT | TGQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Tangara da Serra Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | TGQ |
| ICAO Code | FACT | SWTS |
| City | Cape Town | Tangara Da Serra |
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Cuiaba |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,460 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -14.660000, -57.440000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) in Tangara Da Serra, Brazil is 7,831 kilometers (4,866 miles / 4,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 265°.
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 06:09 in Cape Town, it's 00:09 in Tangara Da Serra. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,309 feet between the two airports. Tangara da Serra Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.