CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,827 km
4,242 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
6,827 km
4,242 mi / 3,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PCS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code CPT PCS
ICAO Code FACT SNPC
City Cape Town Picos
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Fortaleza
Elevation 151 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 6,827 kilometers (4,242 miles / 3,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 01:18 in Cape Town, it's 20:18 in Picos. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Picos (PCS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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