BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
6,886 km
4,279 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
6,886 km
4,279 mi / 3,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Ready to fly BSB to CPT?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from BSB to CPT

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

BSB CPT
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BSB CPT
ICAO Code SBBR FACT
City Brasilia Cape Town
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,497 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Brasilia (BSB) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 6,886 kilometers (4,279 miles / 3,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 06:08 in Brasilia, it's 11:08 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 3,346 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 269° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly BSB → CPT

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule BSB → CPT

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight BSB → CPT delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.