CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,856 km
4,882 miles
TFN
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
7,856 km
4,882 mi / 4,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT TFN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tenerife Norte Airport
IATA Code CPT TFN
ICAO Code FACT GCXO
City Cape Town Tenerife Island
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 151 ft 2,076 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.480000, -16.340000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 7,856 kilometers (4,882 miles / 4,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:23 in Cape Town, it's 19:23 in Tenerife Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,925 feet between the two airports. Tenerife Norte Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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