CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,498 km
9,630 miles
KAZ
Kao-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,498 km
9,630 mi / 8,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CUN KAZ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kao Airport
IATA Code CUN KAZ
ICAO Code MMUN WAMK
City Cancun Kao-Celebes Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 22 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 1.190000, 127.900000

Cancun (CUN) to Kao-Celebes Island (KAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kao Airport (KAZ) in Kao-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 15,498 kilometers (9,630 miles / 8,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Indonesia. 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 22:57 in Cancun, it's 12:57 in Kao-Celebes Island. 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 Kao-Celebes Island (KAZ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kao Airport (KAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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