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Flights from Beijing to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Singapore, about 19h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 31m

Beijing to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey19h 31mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Beijing 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.

BJS Doha (DOH) CPT

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~19h 31m

BJS Singapore (SIN) CPT

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~20h 07m

BJS Istanbul (IST) CPT

Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~21h 50m

BJS Munich (MUC) CPT

Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa

One airline, one ticket ~23h 37m

BJS Paris (CDG) CPT

Leg 1: Air China, Air France · Leg 2: Air France

One airline, one ticket ~24h 26m

BJS Frankfurt (FRA) CPT

Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa

Same alliance ~24h 02m

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: 12,956 km8,046 miles
Journey time: 19h 31mestimate
Time difference: -6hCape Town vs Beijing
Currency in Cape Town: ZAR
Airports: PKX, PEK → CPT

Flights from Beijing to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Cape Town?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Singapore and Istanbul. 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 Beijing to Cape Town?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,956 km.

Where do you change planes between Beijing and Cape Town?

The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Singapore (SIN), Istanbul (IST) and Munich (MUC). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Beijing and Cape Town?

Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

What is the time difference between Beijing and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 6 hours behind Beijing.

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