CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,057 km
7,492 miles
FTA
Futuna Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,057 km
7,492 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN FTA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Futuna Airport
IATA Code CUN FTA
ICAO Code MMUN NVVF
City Cancun Futuna Island
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Efate
Elevation 22 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -19.520000, 170.230000

Cancun (CUN) to Futuna Island (FTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Futuna Airport (FTA) in Futuna Island, Vanuatu is 12,057 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 04:46 in Cancun, it's 20:46 in Futuna Island. 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 Futuna Island (FTA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Futuna Airport (FTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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