CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,235 km
3,875 miles
FEN
Fernando De Noronha
Brazil
Distance
6,235 km
3,875 mi / 3,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FEN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fernando de Noronha Airport
IATA Code CPT FEN
ICAO Code FACT SBFN
City Cape Town Fernando De Noronha
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Fortaleza
Elevation 151 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.850000, -32.420000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fernando De Noronha (FEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) in Fernando De Noronha, Brazil is 6,235 kilometers (3,875 miles / 3,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 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 12:08 in Cape Town, it's 07:08 in Fernando De Noronha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fernando De Noronha (FEN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 129° (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 Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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