ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
14,335 km
8,908 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
14,335 km
8,908 mi / 7,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATP CUN
Airport Name Aitape Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ATP CUN
ICAO Code AYAI MMUN
City Aitape Cancun
Country Papua New Guinea Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Cancun
Elevation 10 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 21.040000, -86.880000

Aitape (ATP) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 14,335 kilometers (8,908 miles / 7,740 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 11:26 in Aitape, it's 20:26 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.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Aitape (ATP) 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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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