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Flights between Gran Canaria Island (LPA) and Praia (RAI)

Gran Canaria Airport, Spain ↔ Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cape Verde

A direct route between Gran Canaria Island and Praia appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
1,671 km
1,038 miles
Est. flight time
2h 35m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Spain

Jan
13°
18/8
50mm
Feb
14°
19/9
45mm
Mar
17°
22/12
40mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
23°
28/18
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
5mm
Aug
31°
36/26
10mm
Sep
26°
31/21
30mm
Oct
21°
26/16
55mm
Nov
16°
21/11
60mm
Dec
13°
18/8
55mm

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

Spain: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Cape Verde: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Gran Canaria Island from Praia?

Gran Canaria Island (LPA) and Praia (RAI) are around 1,671 km (1,038 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 35m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Gran Canaria Island and Praia?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (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 Spain and Cape Verde?

The UK FCDO currently rates Spain as Normal precautions; 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.