Dubai to Cape Town (DXB–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DXB Airport Page →
4,750 mi airlines 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 13h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EK772
EK Emirates
77W
3:50 AM
+04 T3
11:40 AM
SAST
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5945
DE Condor
77W
3:50 AM
+04 T3
11:40 AM
SAST
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK770
EK Emirates
77W
10:31 AM
+04 T3
6:07 PM
SAST
9h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK773
EK Emirates
77W
1:40 PM
SAST
1:05 AM+1
+04
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5946
DE Condor
77W
1:40 PM
SAST
1:05 AM+1
+04
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5947
DE Condor
77W
6:30 PM
SAST
5:55 AM+1
+04
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK771
EK Emirates
77W
7:45 PM
SAST
6:55 AM+1
+04
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Dubai to Cape Town
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 4,750 mi 9h 36m nonstop -2h behind 17 1-stop hubs

DXB–CPT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 4,750 miles in approximately 9h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 14 77W 9h36-9h50
DE Condor 7 77W 9h50
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – DE, EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DE + EK (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to CPT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,326
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
-2h
Cape Town is 2 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
4,750 mi / 7,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 36m to 9h 50m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. A valid passport with at least 30 days validity beyond the intended stay and at least two blank pages is required. South Africa enforces the blank pages rule strictly at check-in and on arrival. Yellow fever certificates are required if arriving from or transiting through endemic countries.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance4,750 mi / 7,644 km
Flight time9h 36m to 9h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 9h 36m to 9h 50m. The route covers 4,750 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Condor and Emirates.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DXB to CPT. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, MRU, NBO, ADD, JNB, IST, DOH, MUC, LHR, CDG, AMS, LGW, ZRH, FRA, IAD, EWR and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cape Town is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from CPT to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to CPT

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Condor and Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to CPT ranges from 9 hours 36 minutes to 9 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,750 miles (7,644 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.