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Flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Mauritius, about 14h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 28m
CPTKULSIN

Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey14h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Mauritius

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur

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) KUL
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Ethiopian Airlines, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~14h 57m
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CPT Mauritius (MRU) KUL
Leg 1: Air Mauritius, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air Mauritius
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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3
CPT Dubai (DXB) KUL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 59m
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CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) KUL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 46m
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CPT Doha (DOH) KUL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 12m
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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
9,583 km5,951 miles
Journey time
14h 28mestimate
Time difference
+6hKuala Lumpur vs Cape Town
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
CPT → KUL, SZB

Flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Mauritius 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 Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,583 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Mauritius (MRU), Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Kuala Lumpur?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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