AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
11,239 km
6,983 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
11,239 km
6,983 mi / 6,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AKJ CUN
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AKJ CUN
ICAO Code RJEC MMUN
City Asahikawa Cancun
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Cancun
Elevation 721 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 21.040000, -86.880000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 11,239 kilometers (6,983 miles / 6,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Japan 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 13:56 in Asahikawa, it's 23:56 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 Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 326° (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 Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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