CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,821 km
8,588 miles
DSO
Sondok Airport
KP
Distance
13,821 km
8,588 mi / 7,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
62°
east northeast

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CPT DSO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sondok Airport
IATA Code CPT DSO
ICAO Code FACT ZKSD
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa KP
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 151 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 39.750000, 127.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sondok Airport (DSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sondok Airport (DSO) in Sondok Airport, KP is 13,821 kilometers (8,588 miles / 7,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with KP. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Cape Town, it's 23:16 in Sondok Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sondok Airport (DSO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sondok Airport (DSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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