CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,475 km
10,237 miles
GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
Distance
16,475 km
10,237 mi / 8,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN GBV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gibb River Airport
IATA Code CUN GBV
ICAO Code MMUN YGIB
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 509 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -16.420000, 126.440000

Cancun (CUN) to Gibb River Airport (GBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia is 16,475 kilometers (10,237 miles / 8,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 01:26 in Cancun, it's 14:26 in Gibb River Airport. 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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 76° (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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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