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Connecting route · South Korea → South Africa

Flights from Seoul to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Cape Town. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Frankfurt, about 20h 22m door to door.

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

Seoul to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey20h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Seoul to Cape Town

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

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SEL Singapore (SIN) CPT
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 22m
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SEL Frankfurt (FRA) CPT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~24h 56m
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3
SEL Addis Ababa (ADD) CPT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 32m
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SEL Doha (DOH) CPT
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 38m
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SEL Istanbul (IST) CPT
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 55m
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SEL Paris (CDG) CPT
Leg 1: Air France, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~25h 22m
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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
-7hCape Town vs Seoul
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
ICN, GMP → CPT

Flights from Seoul to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Frankfurt and Addis Ababa. 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 Seoul to Cape Town?
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 Seoul and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Frankfurt (FRA), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Cape Town?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 7 hours behind Seoul.

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