CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,608 km
7,834 miles
GMP
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,608 km
7,834 mi / 6,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
331°
north northwest

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CUN GMP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gimpo International Airport
IATA Code CUN GMP
ICAO Code MMUN RKSS
City Cancun Seoul
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Seoul
Elevation 22 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 37.560000, 126.790000

Cancun (CUN) to Seoul (GMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,608 kilometers (7,834 miles / 6,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Cancun, it's 22:41 in Seoul. 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 Seoul (GMP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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