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Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Sao Paulo, about 15h 12m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 15h 12m
RIOCPTGRU

Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey15h 12mVia Sao Paulo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sao Paulo

Best ways to fly from Rio de Janeiro 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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RIO Sao Paulo (GRU) CPT
Leg 1: GOL, LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
Wed15:00 RIO15:49 GRU7h 26m connection23:15 GRU11:12 CPTLATAM Brasil
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 12m
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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
6,059 km3,763 miles
Journey time
15h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hCape Town vs Rio de Janeiro
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
GIG, SDU → CPT

Flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,059 km.
Where do you change planes between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town?
Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 5 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.

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