CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,468 km
6,505 miles
IGL
Izmir
Turkey
Distance
10,468 km
6,505 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
46°
northeast

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CUN IGL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Cigli Airport
IATA Code CUN IGL
ICAO Code MMUN LTBL
City Cancun Izmir
Country Mexico Turkey
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 22 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 38.510000, 27.010000

Cancun (CUN) to Izmir (IGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Cigli Airport (IGL) in Izmir, Turkey is 10,468 kilometers (6,505 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Turkey. 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 17:36 in Cancun, it's 01:36 in Izmir. With a 8-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 Izmir (IGL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 301° (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 Cigli Airport (IGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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