CJU
Jeju City
South Korea
13,498 km
8,387 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
13,498 km
8,387 mi / 7,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CJU CPT
Airport Name Jeju International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CJU CPT
ICAO Code RKPC FACT
City Jeju City Cape Town
Country South Korea South Africa
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 118 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 33.510000, 126.490000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Jeju City (CJU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeju International Airport (CJU) in Jeju City, South Korea to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 13,498 kilometers (8,387 miles / 7,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:59 in Jeju City, it's 13:59 in Cape Town. 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Jeju City (CJU) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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