Distance From Cape Town International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, CPT - HGH Distance

The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) is 7970 miles or 12827 kilometers or 6921 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Hangzhou ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Hangzhou takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou, China is 18 hours 19 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CPT - HGH

Kilometers		12827 km
Statute Miles		7970 miles
Nautical Miles		6921 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

Cape Town International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Flight Route Map - CPT to HGH Flight Path

Location of Cape Town International Airport & Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cape Town to Hangzhou nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cape Town, South Africa and Hangzhou, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Hangzhou, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPT - HGH

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Hangzhou (China) is 6 Hours.
Hangzhou time is 6 Hours ahead of Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-06-20, 08:04:38 SAST
Hangzhou (China)	2026-06-20, 14:04:38 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH / ZSHC) Hangzhou, China