BGC
Braganca Airport
Portugal
8,818 km
5,479 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,818 km
5,479 mi / 4,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BGC CPT
Airport Name Braganca Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BGC CPT
ICAO Code LPBG FACT
City N/A Cape Town
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,241 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 41.860000, -6.710000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Braganca Airport (BGC) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braganca Airport (BGC) in Braganca Airport, Portugal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,818 kilometers (5,479 miles / 4,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:59 in Braganca Airport, it's 12:59 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,090 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Braganca Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Braganca Airport (BGC) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Braganca Airport (BGC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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