CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,579 km
4,088 miles
FRC
Franca
Brazil
Distance
6,579 km
4,088 mi / 3,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT FRC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Franca Airport
IATA Code CPT FRC
ICAO Code FACT SIMK
City Cape Town Franca
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 3,292 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -20.590000, -47.380000

Cape Town (CPT) to Franca (FRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Franca Airport (FRC) in Franca, Brazil is 6,579 kilometers (4,088 miles / 3,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 13:08 in Cape Town, it's 08:08 in Franca. 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 3,141 feet between the two airports. Franca Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Franca (FRC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 118° (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 Franca Airport (FRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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