Distance From Praia International Airport to Memphis International Airport, RAI - MEM Distance

The distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 4311 miles or 6937 kilometers or 3743 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Praia ( Cape Verde ) to Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Praia and Memphis takes around 9 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Praia International Airport, Praia, Cape Verde to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 9 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RAI - MEM

Kilometers		6937 km
Statute Miles		4311 miles
Nautical Miles		3743 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 54 minutes

Praia International Airport to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - RAI to MEM Flight Path

Location of Praia International Airport & Memphis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Praia to Memphis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Praia, Cape Verde and Memphis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Praia, Cape Verde and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAI - MEM

Time difference between Praia (Cape Verde) and Memphis (United States) is 4 Hours.
Memphis time is 4 Hours behind Praia.

Location	Local Time
Praia (Cape Verde)	2026-05-01, 05:01:12 -01
Memphis (United States)	2026-05-01, 01:01:12 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Praia International Airport (RAI / GVNP) Praia, Cape Verde

Destination

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States