CJU
Jeju City
South Korea
12,993 km
8,074 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,993 km
8,074 mi / 7,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CJU CUN
Airport Name Jeju International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CJU CUN
ICAO Code RKPC MMUN
City Jeju City Cancun
Country South Korea Mexico
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Cancun
Elevation 118 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 33.510000, 126.490000 21.040000, -86.880000

Jeju City (CJU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeju International Airport (CJU) in Jeju City, South Korea to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,993 kilometers (8,074 miles / 7,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Korea with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Jeju City, it's 04:38 in Cancun. With a 14-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 Cancun (CUN) to Jeju City (CJU) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jeju International Airport (CJU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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