CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,456 km
5,876 miles
ERN
Eirunepe
Brazil
Distance
9,456 km
5,876 mi / 5,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT ERN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eirunepe Airport
IATA Code CPT ERN
ICAO Code FACT SWEI
City Cape Town Eirunepe
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 151 ft 412 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.640000, -69.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Eirunepe (ERN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eirunepe Airport (ERN) in Eirunepe, Brazil is 9,456 kilometers (5,876 miles / 5,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Cape Town, it's 06:01 in Eirunepe. 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 Eirunepe (ERN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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