Cape Town to Shanghai (Pudong) (CPT–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CPT and PVG. Nearest airports to CPT with scheduled service: George Airport (GRJ, 216 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 18h 5m A3AIET ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DOH Doha 20h 40m ATAYB6 IBQRWB Doha (DOH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DXB Dubai 21h 3m DEEKSA EK Dubai (DXB) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
AMS Amsterdam 23h 25m KL CACZKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 2m LHNHSA AZCACZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ZRH Zurich 26h 40m WK AZLXMU Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IST Istanbul 28h 1m 6ETGTK MUTK Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
LHR London 31h 5m AYBAIB BAIBMU London (LHR) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Cape Town to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CPT and PVG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
640
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai (Pudong).
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

CPT–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Addis Ababa Bole, Hamad and Dubai.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Addis Ababa Bole, Hamad and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.