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Flights from Sharjah to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Sharjah to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 16h 11m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 12m
SHJCPTNBO

Sharjah to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey12h 12mVia Nairobi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Sharjah 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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SHJ Nairobi (NBO) CPT
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Jambojet
Wed09:15 SHJ13:10 NBO4h 35m connection17:45 NBO23:26 CPTAir Arabia + Jambojet
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 11m
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SHJ Addis Ababa (ADD) CPT
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 12m
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SHJ Doha (DOH) CPT
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
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
7,661 km4,757 miles
Journey time
12h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hCape Town vs Sharjah
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
SHJ → CPT

Flights from Sharjah to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharjah to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Addis Ababa 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 Sharjah to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,661 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharjah and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Air Arabia flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sharjah and Cape Town?
Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours behind Sharjah.

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