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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to São Paulo (GRU)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,351 km3,946 miles • 3,429 NM
Destination Airport
SBGRGRU
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
Direct Distance
6,351 km
3,946 Statute Miles
3,429 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 58m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
572 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
262° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 58m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 24m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 43m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇧🇷 Brazil
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)
- City / Country: São Paulo, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGR
- Coordinates: -23.4313°, -46.4700°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 2461 ft
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