AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
12,664 km
7,869 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
71°
east northeast

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AFT CUN
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AFT CUN
ICAO Code AGAF MMUN
City Bila Cancun
Country Solomon Islands Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Cancun
Elevation 23 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bila (AFT) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Bila, it's 17:48 in Cancun. With a 16-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 Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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