The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 14,471 kilometers (8,992 miles / 7,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:05 in Amanab, it's 23:05 in Cancun. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,285 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Amanab Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Amanab Airport (AMU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.