CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,602 km
7,830 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
12,602 km
7,830 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
331°
north northwest

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CUN SSN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code CUN SSN
ICAO Code MMUN RKSM
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Seoul
Elevation 22 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 37.450000, 127.110000

Cancun (CUN) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 12,602 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 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 09:32 in Cancun, it's 23:32 in Seoul Air Base. 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 Air Base (SSN) 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 Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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