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Flights from Cape Town to Astana

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Astana. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 17h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 01m
CPTNQZIST

Cape Town to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey17h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Astana

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

1
CPT Istanbul (IST) NQZ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 17m
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2
CPT Frankfurt (FRA) NQZ
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Astana, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~19h 38m
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CPT Dubai (DXB) NQZ
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~17h 01m
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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
10,783 km6,696 miles
Journey time
17h 01mestimate
Time difference
+3hAstana vs Cape Town
Currency in Astana
USD
Airports
CPT → NQZ

Flights from Cape Town to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Astana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Dubai. 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 Cape Town to Astana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,783 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Astana?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Astana?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Astana?
Astana is 3 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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