CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,560 km
7,804 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
12,560 km
7,804 mi / 6,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CUN WJU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code CUN WJU
ICAO Code MMUN RKNW
City Cancun Wonju
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Seoul
Elevation 22 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 37.440000, 127.960000

Cancun (CUN) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 12,560 kilometers (7,804 miles / 6,782 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 08:25 in Cancun, it's 22:25 in Wonju. 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 Wonju (WJU) 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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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