BQQ
Barra
Brazil
6,726 km
4,179 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,726 km
4,179 mi / 3,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bahia
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BQQ CPT
Airport Name Barra Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BQQ CPT
ICAO Code SNBX FACT
City Barra Cape Town
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Bahia Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,345 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -11.080000, -43.150000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Barra (BQQ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra Airport (BQQ) in Barra, Brazil to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,726 kilometers (4,179 miles / 3,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 07:52 in Barra, it's 12:52 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,194 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Barra Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Barra (BQQ) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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