CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,184 km
5,707 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
9,184 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN FCO
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code CUN FCO
ICAO Code MMUN LIRF
City Cancun Rome
Country Mexico Italy
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Rome
Elevation 22 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 41.800000, 12.250000

Cancun (CUN) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Cancun, it's 08:36 in Rome. 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 Rome (FCO) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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