CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,462 km
4,015 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
6,462 km
4,015 mi / 3,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RIG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code CPT RIG
ICAO Code FACT SJRG
City Cape Town Rio Grande
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 6,462 kilometers (4,015 miles / 3,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 23:37 in Cape Town, it's 18:37 in Rio Grande. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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