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Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dubai, about 19h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 20m
Shanghai to Cape Town at a glance
Fastest journey19h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Shanghai 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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SHA Singapore (SIN) CPT
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
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SHA Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
- 12,978 km8,059 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 20mestimate
- Time difference
- -6hCape Town vs Shanghai
- Currency in Cape Town
- ZAR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → CPT
Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, 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 Shanghai to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,978 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Air China flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Cape Town?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
