CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,974 km
3,712 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
5,974 km
3,712 mi / 3,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT MEA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code CPT MEA
ICAO Code FACT SBME
City Cape Town Macae
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 5,974 kilometers (3,712 miles / 3,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 02:24 in Cape Town, it's 21:24 in Macae. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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