CIA
Roma
Italy
9,210 km
5,723 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
9,210 km
5,723 mi / 4,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CIA CUN
Airport Name Ciampino Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CIA CUN
ICAO Code LIRA MMUN
City Roma Cancun
Country Italy Mexico
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Cancun
Elevation 427 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.590000 21.040000, -86.880000

Roma (CIA) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ciampino Airport (CIA) in Roma, Italy to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 9,210 kilometers (5,723 miles / 4,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Italy with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Roma, it's 23:29 in Cancun. With a 6-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 Roma (CIA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Ciampino Airport (CIA) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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