CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,075 km
6,260 miles
IUE
Alofi
NU
Distance
10,075 km
6,260 mi / 5,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Cancun
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN IUE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Niue International Airport
IATA Code CUN IUE
ICAO Code MMUN NIUE
City Cancun Alofi
Country Mexico NU
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Niue
Elevation 22 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -19.080000, -169.930000

Cancun (CUN) to Alofi (IUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Niue International Airport (IUE) in Alofi, NU is 10,075 kilometers (6,260 miles / 5,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 NU. 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 00:02 in Cancun, it's 18:02 in Alofi. With a 6-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 Alofi (IUE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Niue International Airport (IUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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