CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
5,611 km
3,487 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
5,611 km
3,487 mi / 3,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT THZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code CPT THZ
ICAO Code FACT DRRT
City Cape Town Tahoua
Country South Africa Niger
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Niamey
Elevation 151 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.880000, 5.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 5,611 kilometers (3,487 miles / 3,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Cape Town, it's 22:05 in Tahoua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,115 feet between the two airports. Tahoua Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Tahoua (THZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 166° (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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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