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Flights from Tokyo to Cape Town
There are no direct flights from Tokyo to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Singapore, about 21h 58m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 12m
Tokyo to Cape Town at a glance
Fastest journey21h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Singapore
Best ways to fly from Tokyo 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.
2Search
TYO Singapore (SIN) CPT
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
5Search
TYO London (LHR) CPT
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
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
- 14,728 km9,146 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- -7hCape Town vs Tokyo
- Currency in Cape Town
- ZAR
- Airports
- NRT, HND → CPT
Flights from Tokyo to Cape Town: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Singapore 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 Tokyo to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,728 km.
Where do you change planes between Tokyo and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tokyo and Cape Town?
Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours behind Tokyo.
