The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea is 13,871 kilometers (8,619 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 South Korea. 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 20:50 in Cape Town, it's 03:50 in Gangneung 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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.