The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil is 9,592 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 23:49 in Cape Town, it's 17:49 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.