CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,633 km
7,850 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
12,633 km
7,850 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
332°
north northwest

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CUN ICN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code CUN ICN
ICAO Code MMUN RKSI
City Cancun Seoul
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Seoul
Elevation 22 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 37.470000, 126.450000

Cancun (CUN) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 12,633 kilometers (7,850 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 06:48 in Cancun, it's 20:48 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 (ICN) 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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