CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,716 km
7,901 miles
DLC
Dalian
China
Distance
12,716 km
7,901 mi / 6,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CUN DLC
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Zhoushuizi Airport
IATA Code CUN DLC
ICAO Code MMUN ZYTL
City Cancun Dalian
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 107 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 38.970000, 121.540000

Cancun (CUN) to Dalian (DLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) in Dalian, China is 12,716 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:17 in Cancun, it's 13:17 in Dalian. 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 Dalian (DLC) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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