Flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT)

Flight Zurich(ZRH) to Cape Town(CPT)
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Zurich Airport Cape Town International Airport
ZRH : Zurich , Switzerland CPT : Cape Town , South Africa
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Zurich to Cape Town Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT).

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Flight Schedules Zurich to Cape Town

This route is operated by Edelweiss Air. This is the first direct flight from Zurich to Cape Town.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 10 hours 55 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
WK86 19:45 07:10 11h25m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:10 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Zurich to Cape Town is the final flight at 22:35 by Edelweiss Air WK84.

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From Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Zurich to Cape Town
10 hours 55 minutes to 11 hours 25 minutes
From Cape Town to Zurich
11 hours 5 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes

Distance

From Cape Town to Zurich
Approx. 5,660 miles
Approx. 9,110 Km
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Zurich to Cape Town Map

Zurich Airport Zurich Airport
Cape Town International Airport Cape Town International Airport

Type of aircrafts (ZRH to CPT)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Airbus A340-300 *

Airbus A350-900 *

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Zurich and Cape Town. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Hosea Kutako (WDH)
ZRH 9h30m WDH 2h5m CPT
9h55m 2h5m
Munich (MUC)
ZRH 55分 MUC 11h15m CPT
50分 11h15m
Frankfurt (FRA)
ZRH 55分 FRA 11h10m CPT
45分 11h15m
Johannesburg (JNB)
ZRH 10h40m JNB 2h10m CPT
10h40m 2h0m
Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
ZRH 1h15m CDG 11h15m CPT
1h15m 11h30m
Istanbul (IST)
ZRH 2h0m IST 10h55m CPT
2h50m 11h0m
Amsterdam (AMS)
ZRH 1h35m AMS 11h10m CPT
1h15m 11h30m
Gatwick (LGW)
ZRH 1h40m LGW 11h30m CPT
1h35m 11h45m
Heathrow (LHR)
ZRH 1h40m LHR 11h35m CPT
1h40m 11h40m
Hamad (DOH)
ZRH 5h40m DOH 9h45m CPT
6h10m 9h30m

FAQ : Zurich to Cape Town

How far is it from Zurich to Cape Town?
The distance between Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT) is approximately 5,660 miles(9,110km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Zurich(ZRH) to Cape Town(CPT)?
Currently, this route is served by Edelweiss Air (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Zurich to Cape Town Flight Schedules and Cape Town to Zurich Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town (CPT) route?
The Zurich – Cape Town route is operated by Airbus A340-300 , Airbus A350-900 aircraft types.
What is the time difference between Zurich to Cape Town?
There is no time difference between Zurich Airport(Zurich) and Cape Town International Airport(Cape Town).Zurich is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 30, 2025 to October 26, 2025.