Shreveport to Cape Town (SHV–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shreveport to Cape Town
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 8,605 mi 17h 39m nonstop +7h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SHV and CPT, connecting options are available through 3 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHV to CPT.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
52
Candidates
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Other ways to reach Cape Town from Shreveport

Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
Metric SHV→CPT DAL→CPT
Distance from SHV 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 17h 39m 16h 12m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of SHV with service to Cape Town International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Shreveport.
SHV: CDT · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shreveport, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
8,605 mi / 13,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 17h 39m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond your planned departure from South Africa, and you must have at least 2 consecutive blank visa pages (endorsement pages do not count). South African immigration enforces the blank pages rule strictly, and airlines may deny boarding if your passport does not meet this requirement. At O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT), immigration stamps your passport.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended for tourists. If you need more time, apply for a visitor visa at a South African embassy before travel. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from or transit through a yellow fever endemic country (most of sub-Saharan and equatorial Africa, plus parts of South America). Direct arrivals from the US with no African transit do not need the yellow fever certificate. South Africa has 3 major international gateways: Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), and Durban King Shaka (DUR).

Delta operates nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Johannesburg, about 15 hours 30 minutes on an Airbus A350. United flies nonstop from Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg and from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town. South Africa uses the South African rand (ZAR), trading at roughly 18 ZAR per $1. The Gautrain runs from O.R. Tambo Airport to Sandton in 15 minutes for ZAR 185 ($10.30) and to Pretoria in 40 minutes. In Cape Town, the MyCiTi bus Route A01 runs nonstop from CPT airport to the Civic Centre in the city center. Card payments work widely. Uber operates in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria. Domestic flights between JNB and CPT take about 2 hours on FlySafair, Airlink, or LIFT, with one-way fares starting at ZAR 600 ($33).

SHV–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shreveport to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance8,605 mi / 13,847 km
Flight time17h 39m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: SHV
IATA / ICAOSHV / KSHV
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation258 ft / 79 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHV to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shreveport Regional Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 17h 39m. The route covers 8,605 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SHV to CPT.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, DAL and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Shreveport.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHV to CPT

Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SHV to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHV to CPT ranges from 17 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 8,605 miles (13,847 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).