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Flights from Taipei to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Taipei to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Dubai, about 18h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 37m
TPECPTSIN

Taipei to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey18h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Taipei 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.

1
TPE Singapore (SIN) CPT
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 37m
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2
TPE Dubai (DXB) CPT
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 15m
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3
TPE Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 30m
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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
12,679 km7,874 miles
Journey time
18h 37mestimate
Time difference
-6hCape Town vs Taipei
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
TPE, TSA → CPT

Flights from Taipei to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Taipei to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Dubai and Istanbul. 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 Taipei to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,679 km.
Where do you change planes between Taipei and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). China Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Taipei and Cape Town?
Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Taipei and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 6 hours behind Taipei.

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