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Flights from Cape Town to Hong Kong

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Hong Kong. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dubai, about 17h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 47m
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Cape Town to Hong Kong at a glance

Fastest journey17h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Hong Kong

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) HKG
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 47m
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2
CPT Dubai (DXB) HKG
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m
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3
CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) HKG
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 10m
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CPT Doha (DOH) HKG
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 41m
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CPT Istanbul (IST) HKG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 01m
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CPT Johannesburg (JNB) HKG
Leg 1: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Self-transfer likely ~18h 26m
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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
11,874 km7,374 miles
Journey time
17h 47mestimate
Time difference
+6hHong Kong vs Cape Town
Currency in Hong Kong
HKD
Airports
CPT → HKG

Flights from Cape Town to Hong Kong: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Hong Kong?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, 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 Hong Kong?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,874 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Hong Kong?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Hong Kong?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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