Airport Comparison
| CPT | TIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | TIQ |
| ICAO Code | FACT | PGWT |
| City | Cape Town | Tinian Island |
| Country | South Africa | MP |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Pacific/Saipan |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 270 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 15.000000, 145.600000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Tinian Island (TIQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) in Tinian Island, MP is 14,323 kilometers (8,900 miles / 7,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.
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 MP. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Cape Town, it's 18:47 in Tinian Island. 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 Tinian Island (TIQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Francisco Manglona Borja/Tinian International Airport (TIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.