Direct flights from Zurich to Cape Town

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Zurich

Switzerland

ZRH

Zurich Airport

Cape Town

South Africa

CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 5,661 miles
Marketing airlines: 2 airlines
Aircraft: 2 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 8, 2027

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Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

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Zurich to Cape Town route overview

Zurich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich; Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town.

The airports are 5,661 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from ZRH to CPT.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are Swiss International Air Lines (LX) and Edelweiss Air (WK). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 8, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Zurich to Cape Town route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Swiss International Air Lines (LX)Codeshare only

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Star Alliance

Aircraft flying from ZRH to CPT

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Zurich to Cape Town route?

Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the origin airport and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the destination airport.

How far is Cape Town from Zurich?

ZRH and CPT are approximately 5,661 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from ZRH to CPT?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from ZRH to CPT.

Which airlines market flights from ZRH to CPT?

Which aircraft fly from ZRH to CPT?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Airbus A340-300 (343) and Airbus A350-900 (359).