CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,361 km
4,574 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
7,361 km
4,574 mi / 3,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SLZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code CPT SLZ
ICAO Code FACT SBSL
City Cape Town Sao Luis
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Fortaleza
Elevation 151 ft 178 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 7,361 kilometers (4,574 miles / 3,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 04:37 in Cape Town, it's 23:37 in Sao Luis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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