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Flights from Cape Town to Bangkok

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Bangkok. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dubai, about 16h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 21m
CPTBKKSIN

Cape Town to Bangkok at a glance

Fastest journey16h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Bangkok

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

1
CPT Singapore (SIN) BKK
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 21m
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2
CPT Dubai (DXB) BKK
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 11m
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3
CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) BKK
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 29m
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4
CPT Doha (DOH) BKK
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 25m
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CPT Nairobi (NBO) BKK
Leg 1: Jambojet · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~17h 40m
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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
10,145 km6,300 miles
Journey time
16h 21mestimate
Time difference
+5hBangkok vs Cape Town
Currency in Bangkok
THB
Airports
CPT → BKK, DMK

Flights from Cape Town to Bangkok: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Bangkok?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Dubai and Addis Ababa. 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 Bangkok?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,145 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Bangkok?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 5 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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