CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,063 km
8,117 miles
DSN
Ordos
China
Distance
13,063 km
8,117 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN DSN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ordos Ejin Horo Airport
IATA Code CUN DSN
ICAO Code MMUN ZBDS
City Cancun Ordos
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 4,557 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 39.490000, 109.860000

Cancun (CUN) to Ordos (DSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) in Ordos, China is 13,063 kilometers (8,117 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 11:24 in Cancun, it's 00:24 in Ordos. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,535 feet between the two airports. Ordos Ejin Horo Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Ordos (DSN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 18° (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 Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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