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Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dubai, about 19h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 20m
Cape Town to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey19h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Shanghai
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) SHA
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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CPT Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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
- 12,978 km8,059 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 20mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hShanghai vs Cape Town
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- CPT → PVG, SHA
Flights from Cape Town to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Shanghai?
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 Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,978 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Shanghai?
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 Shanghai?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.
