CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,826 km
8,591 miles
USN
Ulsan
South Korea
Distance
13,826 km
8,591 mi / 7,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

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CPT USN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ulsan Airport
IATA Code CPT USN
ICAO Code FACT RKPU
City Cape Town Ulsan
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 151 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.590000, 129.350000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ulsan (USN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ulsan Airport (USN) in Ulsan, South Korea is 13,826 kilometers (8,591 miles / 7,465 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 06:33 in Cape Town, it's 13:33 in Ulsan. 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 Ulsan (USN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Ulsan Airport (USN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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