CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,656 km
8,485 miles
FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
Distance
13,656 km
8,485 mi / 7,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT FNJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sunan International Airport
IATA Code CPT FNJ
ICAO Code FACT ZKPY
City Cape Town Pyongyang
Country South Africa KP
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 151 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 39.220000, 125.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pyongyang (FNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP is 13,656 kilometers (8,485 miles / 7,373 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 04:59 in Cape Town, it's 11:59 in Pyongyang. 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 Pyongyang (FNJ) 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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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