CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,816 km
5,478 miles
OPO
Porto
Portugal
Distance
8,816 km
5,478 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT OPO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport
IATA Code CPT OPO
ICAO Code FACT LPPR
City Cape Town Porto
Country South Africa Portugal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 151 ft 228 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 41.250000, -8.680000

Cape Town (CPT) to Porto (OPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) in Porto, Portugal is 8,816 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Cape Town, it's 06:29 in Porto.

The return flight from Porto (OPO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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