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Flights from Cape Town to Sharjah

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Sharjah. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 12h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 06m
CPTSHJADD

Cape Town to Sharjah at a glance

Fastest journey12h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Sharjah

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) SHJ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 12m
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2
CPT Doha (DOH) SHJ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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3
CPT Nairobi (NBO) SHJ
Leg 1: Jambojet · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 06m
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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
7,661 km4,757 miles
Journey time
12h 06mestimate
Time difference
+2hSharjah vs Cape Town
Currency in Sharjah
AED
Airports
CPT → SHJ

Flights from Cape Town to Sharjah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Sharjah?
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 Sharjah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,661 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Sharjah?
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 Sharjah?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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