APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
6,213 km
3,860 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,213 km
3,860 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Maceio
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APQ CPT
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code APQ CPT
ICAO Code SNAL FACT
City Arapiraca Cape Town
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Maceio Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 886 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,213 kilometers (3,860 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Brazil with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Arapiraca, it's 11:39 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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