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Connecting route · Ivory Coast → South Africa

Flights from Abidjan to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Abidjan to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Luanda, about 10h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 10m
ABJCPTJNB

Abidjan to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey9h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Luanda

Best ways to fly from Abidjan to Cape Town

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ABJ Johannesburg (JNB) CPT
Leg 1: Air Côte d'Ivoire, South African Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~10h 14m
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ABJ Luanda (NBJ) CPT
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,964 km3,083 miles
Journey time
9h 10mestimate
Time difference
+2hCape Town vs Abidjan
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
ABJ → CPT

Flights from Abidjan to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abidjan to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Luanda. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abidjan to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Abidjan and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Luanda (NBJ). Air Côte d'Ivoire flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abidjan and Cape Town?
Abidjan: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Abidjan and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Abidjan.

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