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Flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dar Es Salaam, about 17h 54m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 54m
Cape Town to Guangzhou at a glance
Fastest journey17h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dar Es Salaam
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Guangzhou
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CPT Singapore (SIN) CAN
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Scoot
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
- 11,840 km7,353 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 54mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hGuangzhou vs Cape Town
- Currency in Guangzhou
- CNY
- Airports
- CPT → CAN
Flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Dar Es Salaam 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 Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,840 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Guangzhou?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.




