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Flights from Baltimore to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Baltimore to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Washington or Atlanta, about 18h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 32m
BWICPTIAD

Baltimore to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey18h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Baltimore 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
BWI Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 32m
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2
BWI Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 02m
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3
BWI London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~21h 54m
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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
12,698 km7,885 miles
Journey time
18h 32mestimate
Time difference
+7hCape Town vs Baltimore
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
BWI → CPT

Flights from Baltimore to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baltimore to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Atlanta and London. 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 Baltimore to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,698 km.
Where do you change planes between Baltimore and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Atlanta (ATL) and London (LHR). United Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baltimore and Cape Town?
Baltimore: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Baltimore and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore.

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