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Connecting route · United States → South Africa

Flights from Charlotte to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Charlotte to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Washington or New York, about 19h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 06m
CLTCPTIAD

Charlotte to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey19h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or New York

Best ways to fly from Charlotte to Cape Town

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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CLT Washington (IAD) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Contour Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 06m
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CLT New York (EWR) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 18m
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CLT Atlanta (ATL) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 20m
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CLT Munich (MUC) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~23h 09m
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CLT London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Same alliance ~22h 37m
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CLT Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~24h 04m
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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
12,847 km7,978 miles
Journey time
19h 06mestimate
Time difference
+7hCape Town vs Charlotte
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
CLT → CPT

Flights from Charlotte to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Charlotte to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, New York and Atlanta. 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 Charlotte to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,847 km.
Where do you change planes between Charlotte and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), New York (EWR), Atlanta (ATL) and Munich (MUC). American Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Charlotte and Cape Town?
Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Charlotte.

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