CJJ
Cheongju
South Korea
12,649 km
7,859 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,649 km
7,859 mi / 6,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CJJ CUN
Airport Name Cheongju International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CJJ CUN
ICAO Code RKTU MMUN
City Cheongju Cancun
Country South Korea Mexico
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Cancun
Elevation 191 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 36.720000, 127.500000 21.040000, -86.880000

Cheongju (CJJ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) in Cheongju, South Korea to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,649 kilometers (7,859 miles / 6,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 South Korea with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Cheongju, it's 22:16 in Cancun. 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 Cancun (CUN) to Cheongju (CJJ) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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