AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
12,513 km
7,775 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,513 km
7,775 mi / 6,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
315°
northwest

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AWZ CUN
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AWZ CUN
ICAO Code OIAW MMUN
City Ahwaz Cancun
Country Iran Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Cancun
Elevation 66 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 21.040000, -86.880000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,513 kilometers (7,775 miles / 6,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Iran 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 07:10 in Ahwaz, it's 22:40 in Cancun. With a 8.5-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 Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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