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How to get fromCape Town to Beijingby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Beijing by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane CPT - PEK
    19h 58m
    ¥4,104–10,125

  2. Fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane CPT - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain train
    21h 7m
    ¥3,703–10,130

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,868Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,010.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 58m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Beijing, China?

Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 3 times a day.

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