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Flights from Cape Town to Jeddah
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Jeddah. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 10h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 48m
Cape Town to Jeddah at a glance
Fastest journey10h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Jeddah
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 Addis Ababa (ADD) JED
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia
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
- 6,542 km4,063 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 48mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hJeddah vs Cape Town
- Currency in Jeddah
- SAR
- Airports
- CPT → JED
Flights from Cape Town to Jeddah: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Jeddah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Nairobi. 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 Jeddah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,542 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Jeddah?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Nairobi (NBO). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Jeddah?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Jeddah?
Jeddah is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
