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Flights from Cape Town to Taipei
There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Taipei. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dubai, about 18h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 37m
Cape Town to Taipei at a glance
Fastest journey18h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Taipei
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 12,679 km7,874 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hTaipei vs Cape Town
- Currency in Taipei
- TWD
- Airports
- CPT → TPE, TSA
Flights from Cape Town to Taipei: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Taipei?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Dubai and Istanbul. 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 Taipei?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,679 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Taipei?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). Singapore Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Taipei?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Taipei?
Taipei is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.




