CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,232 km
3,873 miles
JPA
Joao Pessoa
Brazil
Distance
6,232 km
3,873 mi / 3,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JPA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Presidente Castro Pinto Airport
IATA Code CPT JPA
ICAO Code FACT SBJP
City Cape Town Joao Pessoa
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Fortaleza
Elevation 151 ft 217 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -7.150000, -34.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Joao Pessoa (JPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) in Joao Pessoa, Brazil is 6,232 kilometers (3,873 miles / 3,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 03:13 in Cape Town, it's 22:13 in Joao Pessoa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Joao Pessoa (JPA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Presidente Castro Pinto Airport (JPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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