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Flights from Cape Town to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Doha, about 18h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 19m
CPTCTUSIN

Cape Town to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey18h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Doha

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Chengdu

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) CTU
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 37m
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CPT Doha (DOH) CTU
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 19m
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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
11,483 km7,131 miles
Journey time
18h 19mestimate
Time difference
+6hChengdu vs Cape Town
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
CPT → TFU, CTU

Flights from Cape Town to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore and Doha. 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 Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,483 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN) and Doha (DOH). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Chengdu?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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