CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,252 km
4,506 miles
PMW
Palmas
Brazil
Distance
7,252 km
4,506 mi / 3,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT PMW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport
IATA Code CPT PMW
ICAO Code FACT SBPJ
City Cape Town Palmas
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Araguaina
Elevation 151 ft 774 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -10.290000, -48.360000

Cape Town (CPT) to Palmas (PMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW) in Palmas, Brazil is 7,252 kilometers (4,506 miles / 3,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 20:35 in Cape Town, it's 15:35 in Palmas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Palmas (PMW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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