Cape Town to Ferraz de Vasconcelos flights
Ferraz de Vasconcelos lies 6,321 km (3,928 mi) west of Cape Town, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 51 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Cape Town | Ferraz de Vasconcelos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Population | 4.8 million | 179,198 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 759 m (2,490 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CPT, 18 km out | GRU, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 08500-000 |
Clocks in Ferraz de Vasconcelos are 5 h behind Cape Town right now, so a 8 h 51 min journey lands only 3 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ferraz de Vasconcelos
Crossing from South Africa into Brazil: money changes from the Rand to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cape Town
Cape Town is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ferraz de Vasconcelos
Ferraz de Vasconcelos is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH, 31 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 98 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 31 km (19 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| Viracopos International Airport | VCP | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,630 ft | 2,170 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ferraz de Vasconcelos from Cape Town?
6,321 km (3,928 mi) in a straight line, west of Cape Town.
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Ferraz de Vasconcelos by air?
About 8 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Town and Ferraz de Vasconcelos?
Ferraz de Vasconcelos is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Cape Town to Ferraz de Vasconcelos flights?
Typically Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU); Ferraz de Vasconcelos also has CGH, VCP, SJK.
What currency do I need in Ferraz de Vasconcelos?
The Real (BRL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.