CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,421 km
8,961 miles
CWT
Cowra Airport
Australia
Distance
14,421 km
8,961 mi / 7,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN CWT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Cowra Airport
IATA Code CUN CWT
ICAO Code MMUN YCWR
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Sydney
Elevation 22 ft 966 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -33.840000, 148.650000

Cancun (CUN) to Cowra Airport (CWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Cowra Airport (CWT) in Cowra Airport, Australia is 14,421 kilometers (8,961 miles / 7,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:36 in Cancun, it's 03:36 in Cowra Airport. With a 16-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 Cowra Airport (CWT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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