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Flying from Cape Town to Shanghai: things to know

The most popular route is from Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. On average this flight takes 20 hours 20 minutes one way and costs US$1,621 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Average flight time
20 hours 20 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,621
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Airlines that fly from Cape Town to Shanghai

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  • Qatar Airways
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Emirates
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Airlink
  • South African Airways

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