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Flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Zurich or London, about 17h 54m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 58m
REKCPTLHR

Reykjavik to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey16h 58mVia Zurich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or London

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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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REK Zurich (ZRH) CPT
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air, Icelandair · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Fri01:00 REK06:26 ZRH3h 19m connection09:45 ZRH20:54 CPTIcelandair + Edelweiss Air
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 54m
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REK London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~16h 58m
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3
REK Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~17h 15m
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REK Paris (CDG) CPT
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~18h 00m
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REK Munich (MUC) CPT
Leg 1: Discover Airlines, Icelandair · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~18h 20m
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REK Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 11m
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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
11,464 km7,119 miles
Journey time
16h 58mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hCape Town vs Reykjavik
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
KEF, RKV → CPT

Flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, London and Frankfurt. 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 Reykjavik to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,464 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Cape Town?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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