CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,298 km
8,884 miles
KOW
Ganzhou
China
Distance
14,298 km
8,884 mi / 7,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
335°
north northwest

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CUN KOW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ganzhou Airport
IATA Code CUN KOW
ICAO Code MMUN ZSGZ
City Cancun Ganzhou
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 387 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 25.830000, 114.910000

Cancun (CUN) to Ganzhou (KOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China is 14,298 kilometers (8,884 miles / 7,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 China. 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 21:40 in Cancun, it's 10:40 in Ganzhou. 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 Ganzhou (KOW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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