CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,223 km
10,080 miles
KNX
Kununurra
Australia
Distance
16,223 km
10,080 mi / 8,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN KNX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kununurra Airport
IATA Code CUN KNX
ICAO Code MMUN YPKU
City Cancun Kununurra
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 145 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -15.780000, 128.710000

Cancun (CUN) to Kununurra (KNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kununurra Airport (KNX) in Kununurra, Australia is 16,223 kilometers (10,080 miles / 8,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 05:54 in Cancun, it's 18:54 in Kununurra. With a 13-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 Kununurra (KNX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 76° (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 Kununurra Airport (KNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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