CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,177 km
10,052 miles
IVW
Inverway
Australia
Distance
16,177 km
10,052 mi / 8,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN IVW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Inverway Airport
IATA Code CUN IVW
ICAO Code MMUN YINW
City Cancun Inverway
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Darwin
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.840000, 129.640000

Cancun (CUN) to Inverway (IVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Inverway Airport (IVW) in Inverway, Australia is 16,177 kilometers (10,052 miles / 8,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Australia. 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 23:20 in Cancun, it's 13:50 in Inverway. With a 14.5-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 Inverway (IVW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 79° (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 Inverway Airport (IVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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