CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,595 km
8,448 miles
HFE
Hefei
China
Distance
13,595 km
8,448 mi / 7,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN HFE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
IATA Code CUN HFE
ICAO Code MMUN ZSOF
City Cancun Hefei
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 31.990000, 116.970000

Cancun (CUN) to Hefei (HFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China is 13,595 kilometers (8,448 miles / 7,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:13 in Cancun, it's 10:13 in Hefei. 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 Hefei (HFE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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