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Flights between Fortaleza (FOR) and Praia (RAI)

Pinto Martins International Airport, Brazil ↔ Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cape Verde

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Distance
2,659 km
1,652 miles
Est. flight time
3h 49m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Brazil

Jan
29°
34/24
240mm
Feb
29°
34/24
220mm
Mar
29°
34/24
200mm
Apr
28°
33/23
130mm
May
26°
31/21
80mm
Jun
25°
30/20
40mm
Jul
25°
30/20
30mm
Aug
27°
32/22
40mm
Sep
28°
33/23
80mm
Oct
29°
34/24
130mm
Nov
29°
34/24
180mm
Dec
29°
34/24
220mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Cape Verde

Jan
21°
26/16
Feb
21°
26/16
Mar
21°
26/16
Apr
21°
26/16
May
22°
27/17
Jun
23°
28/18
Jul
24°
29/19
Aug
25°
30/20
Sep
26°
31/21
Oct
26°
31/21
Nov
25°
30/20
Dec
23°
28/18

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Brazil: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Cape Verde: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Fortaleza from Praia?

Fortaleza (FOR) and Praia (RAI) are around 2,659 km (1,652 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 49m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Fortaleza and Praia?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Cape Verde?

Across Cape Verde, the warmest month on average is September, with mean temperatures around 26°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Brazil and Cape Verde?

The UK FCDO currently rates Brazil as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Cape Verde as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.