CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,120 km
5,667 miles
HEM
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
9,120 km
5,667 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
28°
north northeast

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CUN HEM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Helsinki Malmi Airport
IATA Code CUN HEM
ICAO Code MMUN EFHF
City Cancun Helsinki
Country Mexico Finland
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 22 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 60.250000, 25.040000

Cancun (CUN) to Helsinki (HEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland is 9,120 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Finland. 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 04:47 in Cancun, it's 11:47 in Helsinki. With a 7-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 Helsinki (HEM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 299° (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 Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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