AUJ
Ambunti
Papua New Guinea
14,337 km
8,909 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
14,337 km
8,909 mi / 7,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AUJ CUN
Airport Name Ambunti Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AUJ CUN
ICAO Code AYAT MMUN
City Ambunti Cancun
Country Papua New Guinea Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Cancun
Elevation 50 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -4.220000, 142.820000 21.040000, -86.880000

Ambunti (AUJ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambunti Airport (AUJ) in Ambunti, Papua New Guinea to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 14,337 kilometers (8,909 miles / 7,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 13:48 in Ambunti, it's 22:48 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 Ambunti (AUJ) follows a heading of 282° (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 Ambunti Airport (AUJ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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