CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,711 km
7,898 miles
PUS
Busan
South Korea
Distance
12,711 km
7,898 mi / 6,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CUN PUS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gimhae International Airport
IATA Code CUN PUS
ICAO Code MMUN RKPK
City Cancun Busan
Country Mexico South Korea
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Seoul
Elevation 22 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 35.180000, 128.940000

Cancun (CUN) to Busan (PUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, South Korea is 12,711 kilometers (7,898 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 22:24 in Cancun, it's 12:24 in Busan. 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 Busan (PUS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 37° (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 Gimhae International Airport (PUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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