# Distance from Cancun (CUN) to Muan International Airport (MWX)

> 12,864 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,864 km / 7,993 mi / 6,946 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mexico) → South Korea
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 16:01 in Cancun, it's 06:01 in Muan International Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 22 ft (MWX is lower than CUN)

## Airports

### [Cancun International Airport (CUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cun-cancun-cancun-international-airport/1ef266df-6268-6862-9a5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cancun, Mexico
- ICAO: MMUN
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Coordinates: 21.040000, -86.880000
- Elevation: 22 ft

### [Muan International Airport (MWX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwx-muan-international-airport/1ef266df-8d9c-674a-bfcb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muan International Airport, South Korea
- ICAO: RKJB
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 34.990000, 126.380000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:01 in Cancun, it's 06:01 in Muan International Airport.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cancun International Airport (CUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cun-cancun-cancun-international-airport/1ef266df-6268-6862-9a5d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Muan International Airport (MWX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mwx-muan-international-airport/1ef266df-8d9c-674a-bfcb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)