CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,044 km
4,377 miles
MQH
Minacu
Brazil
Distance
7,044 km
4,377 mi / 3,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT MQH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Minacu Airport
IATA Code CPT MQH
ICAO Code FACT SBMC
City Cape Town Minacu
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 1,401 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -13.550000, -48.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Minacu (MQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Minacu Airport (MQH) in Minacu, Brazil is 7,044 kilometers (4,377 miles / 3,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 02:14 in Cape Town, it's 21:14 in Minacu. 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 1,250 feet between the two airports. Minacu Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Minacu (MQH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Minacu Airport (MQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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