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Connecting route · Democratic Republic of the Congo → South Africa

Flights from Kinshasa to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Kinshasa to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Johannesburg or Luanda, about 7h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 44m
FIHCPTJNB

Kinshasa to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey6h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Johannesburg or Luanda

Best ways to fly from Kinshasa 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
FIH Johannesburg (JNB) CPT
Leg 1: Air Congo, Airlink, Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair
One airline, one ticket ~7h 33m
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FIH Luanda (NBJ) CPT
Leg 1: TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 44m
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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
3,295 km2,046 miles
Journey time
6h 44mestimate
Time difference
+1hCape Town vs Kinshasa
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
FIH → CPT

Flights from Kinshasa to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kinshasa to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Johannesburg and Luanda. 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 Kinshasa to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,295 km.
Where do you change planes between Kinshasa and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Johannesburg (JNB) and Luanda (NBJ). Air Congo flies both legs via Johannesburg, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kinshasa and Cape Town?
Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Kinshasa.

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