CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,346 km
8,914 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
14,346 km
8,914 mi / 7,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT TPQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code CPT TPQ
ICAO Code FACT MMEP
City Cape Town Tepic
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mazatlan
Elevation 151 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 21.420000, -104.840000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 14,346 kilometers (8,914 miles / 7,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 04:03 in Cape Town, it's 19:03 in Tepic. With a 9-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 2,869 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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