CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,341 km
3,940 miles
NAT
Natal
Brazil
Distance
6,341 km
3,940 mi / 3,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT NAT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Augusto Severo Airport
IATA Code CPT NAT
ICAO Code FACT SBNT
City Cape Town Natal
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Recife
Elevation 151 ft 169 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.910000, -35.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Natal (NAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) in Natal, Brazil is 6,341 kilometers (3,940 miles / 3,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 19:05 in Cape Town, it's 14:05 in Natal. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Natal (NAT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 127° (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 Augusto Severo Airport (NAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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