CKS
Carajas
Brazil
7,658 km
4,759 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,658 km
4,759 mi / 4,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Araguaina
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CKS CPT
Airport Name Carajas Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CKS CPT
ICAO Code SBCJ FACT
City Carajas Cape Town
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Araguaina Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,064 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Carajas (CKS) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,658 kilometers (4,759 miles / 4,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 17:32 in Carajas, it's 22:32 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 1,913 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Carajas Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Carajas (CKS) 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 Carajas Airport (CKS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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