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Flights from Muscat to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Muscat to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dubai, about 15h 11m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 04m
MCTCPTDXB

Muscat to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey12h 04mVia Nairobi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Muscat 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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MCT Nairobi (NBO) CPT
Leg 1: SalamAir · Leg 2: Jambojet
Wed10:15 MCT14:00 NBO3h 45m connection17:45 NBO23:26 CPTSalamAir + Jambojet
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 11m
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MCT Dubai (DXB) CPT
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Oman Air · Leg 2: Emirates
Sun04:45 MCT05:36 DXB5h 09m connection10:45 DXB18:06 CPTEmirates
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 21m
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MCT Doha (DOH) CPT
Leg 1: Oman Air, Qatar Airways, SalamAir · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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4
MCT Dar Es Salaam (DAR) CPT
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Oman Air · Leg 2: Air Tanzania
One airline, one ticket ~12h 04m
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MCT Addis Ababa (ADD) CPT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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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
7,664 km4,759 miles
Journey time
12h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hCape Town vs Muscat
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
MCT → CPT

Flights from Muscat to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Muscat to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Dubai and Doha. 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 Muscat to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,664 km.
Where do you change planes between Muscat and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Muscat and Cape Town?
Muscat: Muscat International Airport (MCT). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Muscat and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours behind Muscat.

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