Connecting route · South Africa → South Korea

Flights from Cape Town to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Singapore, about 20h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 22m

Cape Town to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey20h 22mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Seoul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

CPT Dubai (DXB) SEL

Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~20h 28m

CPT Singapore (SIN) SEL

Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~20h 22m

CPT Frankfurt (FRA) SEL

Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~24h 56m

CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) SEL

Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~20h 32m

CPT Doha (DOH) SEL

Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~20h 38m

CPT Istanbul (IST) SEL

Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~22h 55m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 13,714 km8,516 miles
Journey time: 20h 22mestimate
Time difference: +7hSeoul vs Cape Town
Currency in Seoul: KRW
Airports: CPT → ICN, GMP

Flights from Cape Town to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Seoul?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Singapore and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Seoul?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,714 km.

Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Seoul?

The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Singapore (SIN), Frankfurt (FRA) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Cape Town and Seoul?

Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Seoul?

Seoul is 7 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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