Cheap flights from Dubai to Cape Town
4,750 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Dubai to Cape Town at a glance
Cheap flights from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) cover 4,750 miles (7,642 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 7/10.
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Flying from Dubai to Cape Town covers 4,750 miles (7,643 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 4,750 miles. Direct carriers include EK and SA.
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Airlines on this route
2 airlines fly Dubai → Cape Town. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| EK | Direct |
| SA | Direct |
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Dubai to Cape Town — quick answers
How far is Dubai from Cape Town by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT) is 4,750 miles (7,642 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cape Town?
The average nonstop flight time from DXB to CPT is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Dubai to Cape Town?
2 airlines serve this route nonstop: EK, SA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.