CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,752 km
8,545 miles
TLC
Toluca
Mexico
Distance
13,752 km
8,545 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT TLC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport
IATA Code CPT TLC
ICAO Code FACT MMTO
City Cape Town Toluca
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mexico_City
Elevation 151 ft 8,466 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 19.340000, -99.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Toluca (TLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) in Toluca, Mexico is 13,752 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 21:51 in Cape Town, it's 13:51 in Toluca. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,315 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Toluca (TLC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 119° (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 Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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