CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,626 km
7,845 miles
SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
Distance
12,626 km
7,845 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SWU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Suwon Airport
IATA Code CUN SWU
ICAO Code MMUN RKSW
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Seoul
Elevation 22 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 37.240000, 127.010000

Cancun (CUN) to Suwon Airport (SWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea is 12,626 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,818 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 14:56 in Cancun, it's 04:56 in Suwon Airport. 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) 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 Suwon Airport (SWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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