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Flights from Mexico City to Cape Town
There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Washington or New York, about 22h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 33m
Mexico City to Cape Town at a glance
Fastest journey21h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or New York
Best ways to fly from Mexico City 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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MEX London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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
- 13,699 km8,507 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 33mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hCape Town vs Mexico City
- Currency in Cape Town
- ZAR
- Airports
- MEX, NLU, TLC → CPT
Flights from Mexico City to Cape Town: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Mexico City 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 Mexico City to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,699 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexico City and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), New York (EWR), Atlanta (ATL) and London (LHR). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mexico City and Cape Town?
Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Mexico City.
