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How to get fromShanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Cape Townby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Cape Town by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PVG - CPT
    20h 7m
    R 8,633–22,693

  2. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to George Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane PVG - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    29h 44m
    R 6,677–18,044

  3. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HGH - CPT
    27h 48m
    R 7,557–19,765

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration23h 36mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,009.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 7m

What companies run services between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), China and Cape Town, South Africa?

Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 4 hours.

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