Cape Town to Nova Lima flights
Nova Lima lies 6,270 km (3,896 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 47 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.
| Cape Town | Nova Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Population | 4.8 million | 120,959 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 744 m (2,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | CPT, 18 km out | CNF, 41 km out |
| Postal codes | 7100–8160 | 34000-000 |
Clocks in Nova Lima are 5 h behind Cape Town right now, so a 8 h 47 min journey lands only 3 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nova Lima
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 Nova Lima
Nova Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tancredo Neves International Airport | CNF | 41 km (25 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,721 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nova Lima from Cape Town?
6,270 km (3,896 mi) in a straight line, west of Cape Town.
How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Nova Lima by air?
About 8 h 47 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 Nova Lima?
Nova Lima is 5 h behind at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against Africa/Johannesburg).
Which airports are used for Cape Town to Nova Lima flights?
Typically Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
What currency do I need in Nova Lima?
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.