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How to get fromTokyo to Cape Townby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Cape Town by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HND - CPT
    25h 42m
    R 8,304–18,387

  2. Train to Narita International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane NRT - CPT
    25h 28m
    R 9,870–26,457

  3. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane NGO - CPT
    26h 1m

  4. Train to Sendai Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain train
    2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SDJ - CPT
    30h 39m
    R 16,773–40,977

  5. Train to Komatsu Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kanazawatrain train
    2. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane KMQ - CPT
    33h 7m
    R 16,001–40,267

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration24h 28mAverage Duration
TicketR 8,271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,763.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 42m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 3 times a day.

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