CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,611 km
7,836 miles
IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
12,611 km
7,836 mi / 6,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN IRA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ngorangora Airport
IATA Code CUN IRA
ICAO Code MMUN AGGK
City Cancun Kirakira
Country Mexico Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -10.450000, 161.900000

Cancun (CUN) to Kirakira (IRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands is 12,611 kilometers (7,836 miles / 6,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:08 in Cancun, it's 12:08 in Kirakira. With a 16-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 Kirakira (IRA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Ngorangora Airport (IRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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