Tangier to Santa Cruz de Tenerife flights
Santa Cruz de Tenerife lies 1,275 km (792 mi) south-west of Tangier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Tangier | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Spain |
| Population | 1 million | 211,359 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) |
| Nearest large airport | TNG, 12 km out | TFN, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Crossing from Morocco into Spain: money changes from the Dirham to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tangier
Tangier is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 47 km), Gibraltar Airport (GIB, 59 km).
Arriving in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,404-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | TFN | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,404 ft | 2,076 ft |
| Tenerife Sur Airport | TFS | 56 km (35 mi) | 10,499 ft | 209 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santa Cruz de Tenerife from Tangier?
1,275 km (792 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tangier.
How long does it take to get from Tangier to Santa Cruz de Tenerife by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tangier and Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tangier to Santa Cruz de Tenerife flights?
Typically Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) to Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN); Santa Cruz de Tenerife also has TFS.
What currency do I need in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.