CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,628 km
9,089 miles
KKP
Koolburra
Australia
Distance
14,628 km
9,089 mi / 7,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN KKP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Koolburra Airport
IATA Code CUN KKP
ICAO Code MMUN YKLB
City Cancun Koolburra
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 22 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -15.320000, 143.960000

Cancun (CUN) to Koolburra (KKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Koolburra Airport (KKP) in Koolburra, Australia is 14,628 kilometers (9,089 miles / 7,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 17:50 in Cancun, it's 08:50 in Koolburra. With a 15-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 Koolburra (KKP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 75° (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 Koolburra Airport (KKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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