CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,545 km
4,067 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
6,545 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT THI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code CPT THI
ICAO Code FACT GQNC
City Cape Town Tichitt
Country South Africa Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 151 ft 561 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.450000, -9.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 6,545 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Mauritania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:41 in Cape Town, it's 01:41 in Tichitt.

The return flight from Tichitt (THI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 153° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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