CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,822 km
8,588 miles
TSL
Tamuin Airport
Mexico
Distance
13,822 km
8,588 mi / 7,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

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CPT TSL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tamuin Airport
IATA Code CPT TSL
ICAO Code FACT MMTN
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mexico_City
Elevation 151 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 22.040000, -98.810000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tamuin Airport (TSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tamuin Airport (TSL) in Tamuin Airport, Mexico is 13,822 kilometers (8,588 miles / 7,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:19 in Cape Town, it's 13:19 in Tamuin Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tamuin Airport (TSL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Tamuin Airport (TSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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