CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,607 km
8,455 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
13,607 km
8,455 mi / 7,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KUV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code CPT KUV
ICAO Code FACT RKJK
City Cape Town Kunsan
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 151 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.900000, 126.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 13,607 kilometers (8,455 miles / 7,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 16:27 in Cape Town, it's 23:27 in Kunsan. 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 Kunsan (KUV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 249° (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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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