CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,778 km
8,561 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
13,778 km
8,561 mi / 7,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
65°
east northeast

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CPT WJU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code CPT WJU
ICAO Code FACT RKNW
City Cape Town Wonju
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 151 ft 329 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.440000, 127.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 13,778 kilometers (8,561 miles / 7,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 12:48 in Cape Town, it's 19:48 in Wonju. 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 Wonju (WJU) 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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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