CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,431 km
5,239 miles
GWT
Westerland
Germany
Distance
8,431 km
5,239 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cancun
Heading
36°
northeast

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CUN GWT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Westerland Sylt Airport
IATA Code CUN GWT
ICAO Code MMUN EDXW
City Cancun Westerland
Country Mexico Germany
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Berlin
Elevation 22 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 54.910000, 8.340000

Cancun (CUN) to Westerland (GWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany is 8,431 kilometers (5,239 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Germany. 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 04:52 in Cancun, it's 10:52 in Westerland. 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 Westerland (GWT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 287° (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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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