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GRU–CPT · Nonstop

Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport) to Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport).

The estimated flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) is about 8h 44m, covering 3,947 miles. South African Airways flies the route nonstop with 2×/wk departures, from 18:15 to 18:15 local time.

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At a glance

GRU to CPT route summary
Est. flight time	Distance	Route type	Captured freq.	Market
~8h 44m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet.	3,947 mi	Nonstop	2×/wk From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking.	International

Airlines on this route

Nonstop airlines from Sao Paulo to Cape Town

South African Airways operates 2×/wk flights from GRU to CPT. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at GRU.

First departure: 18:15
Last departure: 18:15
Scheduled departure times: 1

Captured airlines for GRU to CPT, sampled daily frequency, aircraft and departure times
Airline	Captured daily freq.	Aircraft	Departures (local)
South African Airways	2×/wk	Airbus A330 · Terminal 3 · Seat map	18:15

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A330

Flying the other way?

CPT to GRU flights — 2×/wk on 1 airline →

Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for GRU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 2 scheduled departures across 2 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.

Data methodology

Route FAQ

How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town?

The estimated flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) is about 8h 44m, based on the 3,947-mile flying distance.

How far is Sao Paulo from Cape Town?

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT) is about 3,947 miles by air.

Are there nonstop flights from Sao Paulo to Cape Town?

Yes. South African Airways flies nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT), with 2×/wk departures.

Which airlines fly from Sao Paulo to Cape Town?

South African Airways flies nonstop from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town (CPT).

What aircraft fly from Sao Paulo to Cape Town?

The GRU–CPT route is flown with Airbus A330.

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