CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,769 km
7,934 miles
KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
Distance
12,769 km
7,934 mi / 6,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN KUV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kunsan Air Base
IATA Code CUN KUV
ICAO Code MMUN RKJK
City Cancun Kunsan
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Seoul
Elevation 22 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.900000, 126.620000

Cancun (CUN) to Kunsan (KUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea is 12,769 kilometers (7,934 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 13:24 in Cancun, it's 03:24 in Kunsan. 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 Kunsan (KUV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 35° (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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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