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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Tijuana (TIJ)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,914 km9,888 miles • 8,593 NM
Destination Airport
MMTJTIJ
Tijuana, Mexico
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
Direct Distance
15,914 km
9,888 Statute Miles
8,593 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
19h 13m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,432 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
281° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
19h 13m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 48m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
31h 6m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇲🇽 Mexico
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ)
- City / Country: Tijuana, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMTJ
- Coordinates: 32.5410°, -116.9700°
- Timezone: America/Tijuana
- Elevation: 489 ft
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