# Distance from Cancun (CUN) to Kithira Island (KIT)

> 10,286 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,286 km / 6,392 mi / 5,554 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mexico) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 18:07 in Cancun, it's 02:07 in Kithira Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,023 ft (KIT is higher than CUN)

## Airports

### [Cancun International Airport (CUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cun-cancun-cancun-international-airport/1ef266df-6268-6862-9a5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cancun, Mexico
- ICAO: MMUN
- Timezone: America/Cancun
- Coordinates: 21.040000, -86.880000
- Elevation: 22 ft

### [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kithira Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGKC
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 36.270000, 23.020000
- Elevation: 1,045 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:07 in Cancun, it's 02:07 in Kithira Island.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cancun International Airport (CUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cun-cancun-cancun-international-airport/1ef266df-6268-6862-9a5d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)