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Flights from Fortaleza to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Fortaleza to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo, about 12h 57m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 12h 57m
FORCPTGRU

Fortaleza to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey12h 57mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo

Best ways to fly from Fortaleza to Cape Town

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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FOR Sao Paulo (GRU) CPT
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
Fri17:00 FOR20:26 GRU2h 34m connection23:00 GRU10:57 CPTLATAM Brasil
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,760 km4,198 miles
Journey time
12h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hCape Town vs Fortaleza
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
FOR → CPT

Flights from Fortaleza to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fortaleza to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sao Paulo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Fortaleza to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,760 km.
Where do you change planes between Fortaleza and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Sao Paulo (GRU). GOL flies both legs via Sao Paulo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fortaleza and Cape Town?
Fortaleza: Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Fortaleza.

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