BVB
Boa Vista
Brazil
9,201 km
5,717 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,201 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Boa_Vista
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BVB CPT
Airport Name Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BVB CPT
ICAO Code SBBV FACT
City Boa Vista Cape Town
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Boa_Vista Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 276 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 2.840000, -60.690000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Boa Vista (BVB) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport (BVB) in Boa Vista, Brazil to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,201 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 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 06:42 in Boa Vista, it's 12:42 in Cape Town. With a 6-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 Cape Town (CPT) to Boa Vista (BVB) follows a heading of 278° (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 Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport (BVB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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