CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,826 km
4,863 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
7,826 km
4,863 mi / 4,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT TFS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code CPT TFS
ICAO Code FACT GCTS
City Cape Town Tenerife Island
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 151 ft 209 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.040000, -16.570000

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

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 7,826 kilometers (4,863 miles / 4,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 04:14 in Cape Town, it's 02:14 in Tenerife Island.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFS) 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 South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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