CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,445 km
5,869 miles
TRQ
Tarauaca
Brazil
Distance
9,445 km
5,869 mi / 5,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT TRQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tarauaca Airport
IATA Code CPT TRQ
ICAO Code FACT SBTK
City Cape Town Tarauaca
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 151 ft 646 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -8.160000, -70.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tarauaca (TRQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tarauaca Airport (TRQ) in Tarauaca, Brazil is 9,445 kilometers (5,869 miles / 5,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 18:19 in Cape Town, it's 11:19 in Tarauaca. With a 7-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 Tarauaca (TRQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tarauaca Airport (TRQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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