CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,784 km
3,594 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
5,784 km
3,594 mi / 3,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TES
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code CPT TES
ICAO Code FACT HHTS
City Cape Town Tessenei
Country South Africa Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Asmara
Elevation 151 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.120000, 36.680000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 5,784 kilometers (3,594 miles / 3,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Cape Town, it's 19:36 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,867 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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