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Flight Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ICNRKSI
Seoul, South Korea
Incheon International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,654 km8,484 miles • 7,373 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
13,654 km
8,484 Statute Miles
7,373 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 34m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,229 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
250° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 34m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 20m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 45m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇰🇷 South Korea→🇿🇦 South Africa
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
- City / Country: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO Code: RKSI
- Coordinates: 37.4691°, 126.4510°
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Elevation: 23 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
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