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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
CPTCANSIN

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.

1
CPT Singapore (SIN) CAN
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~17h 54m
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2
CPT Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CAN
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~17h 59m
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3
CPT Dubai (DXB) CAN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 20m
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4
CPT Doha (DOH) CAN
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 34m
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CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) CAN
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 05m
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CPT Luanda (NBJ) CAN
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 17m
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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
11,840 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.

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