The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 14,113 kilometers (8,770 miles / 7,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 19:10 in Aiyura Valley, it's 04:10 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 5,333 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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