Cape Town (CPT) to Seoul (ICN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,484
miles
13,654
kilometers
7,373
nautical miles

🕐 16h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (64°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,484 13,574
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,484 13,574
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,484 12,726
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,484 12,726
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,484 16,968
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,484 12,726
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Cape Town to Seoul would take approximately 18 days compared to just 16h 40m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to ICN route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Seoul, South Korea. This long-haul flight covers 8,484 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to South Korea. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 64° from Cape Town. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Incheon International Airport is 8,484 miles (13,654 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to ICN typically take around 16h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,484 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.