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Flights from Dhaka to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Dhaka to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 16h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 10m
DACCPTDXB

Dhaka to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey16h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Dhaka 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.

1
DAC Dubai (DXB) CPT
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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DAC Addis Ababa (ADD) CPT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 10m
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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
9,948 km6,178 miles
Journey time
16h 10mestimate
Time difference
-4hCape Town vs Dhaka
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
DAC → CPT

Flights from Dhaka to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dhaka to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Dhaka to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,948 km.
Where do you change planes between Dhaka and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dhaka and Cape Town?
Dhaka: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 4 hours behind Dhaka.

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