CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,649 km
8,481 miles
RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
Distance
13,649 km
8,481 mi / 7,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

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CPT RSU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yeosu Airport
IATA Code CPT RSU
ICAO Code FACT RKJY
City Cape Town Yeosu
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 151 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.840000, 127.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yeosu (RSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea is 13,649 kilometers (8,481 miles / 7,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 19:46 in Cape Town, it's 02:46 in Yeosu. 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 Yeosu (RSU) 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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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