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Flights from Cape Town to Cairo
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 15h 04m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 55m
Cape Town to Cairo at a glance
Fastest journey11h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Cairo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 7,239 km4,495 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 55mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneCairo vs Cape Town
- Currency in Cairo
- EGP
- Airports
- CPT → CAI, SPX, CCE
Flights from Cape Town to Cairo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Addis Ababa 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 Cape Town to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,239 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Cairo?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
