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Flights from Cape Town to Dhaka
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Dhaka. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 16h 28m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 10m
Cape Town to Dhaka at a glance
Fastest journey16h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Dhaka
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
- 9,948 km6,178 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 10mestimate
- Time difference
- +4hDhaka vs Cape Town
- Currency in Dhaka
- USD
- Airports
- CPT → DAC
Flights from Cape Town to Dhaka: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Dhaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Dhaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,948 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Dhaka?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Dhaka?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Dhaka: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Dhaka?
Dhaka is 4 hours ahead of Cape Town.




