CSX
Changsha
China
14,131 km
8,780 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
14,131 km
8,780 mi / 7,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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CSX CUN
Airport Name Changsha Huanghua Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CSX CUN
ICAO Code ZGHA MMUN
City Changsha Cancun
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cancun
Elevation 217 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 28.190000, 113.220000 21.040000, -86.880000

Changsha (CSX) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) in Changsha, China to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 14,131 kilometers (8,780 miles / 7,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 China 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 19:01 in Changsha, it's 06:01 in Cancun. With a 13-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 Changsha (CSX) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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