CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,773 km
5,451 miles
MAO
Manaus
Brazil
Distance
8,773 km
5,451 mi / 4,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT MAO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eduardo Gomes International Airport
IATA Code CPT MAO
ICAO Code FACT SBEG
City Cape Town Manaus
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 151 ft 264 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.040000, -60.050000

Cape Town (CPT) to Manaus (MAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) in Manaus, Brazil is 8,773 kilometers (5,451 miles / 4,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 01:57 in Cape Town, it's 19:57 in Manaus. 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 Manaus (MAO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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