CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,074 km
3,774 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,074 km
3,774 mi / 3,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT SDU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code CPT SDU
ICAO Code FACT SBRJ
City Cape Town Rio De Janeiro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 151 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,074 kilometers (3,774 miles / 3,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 14:36 in Cape Town, it's 09:36 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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