CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,524 km
8,403 miles
IEJ
Ie Jima Airport
Japan
Distance
13,524 km
8,403 mi / 7,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN IEJ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ie Jima Airport
IATA Code CUN IEJ
ICAO Code MMUN RORE
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 22 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 26.720000, 127.780000

Cancun (CUN) to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) in Ie Jima Airport, Japan is 13,524 kilometers (8,403 miles / 7,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Japan. 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 01:41 in Cancun, it's 15:41 in Ie Jima Airport. With a 14-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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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