CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,320 km
8,898 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
14,320 km
8,898 mi / 7,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
326°
northwest

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CUN KYD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code CUN KYD
ICAO Code MMUN RCLY
City Cancun Orchid Island
Country Mexico Taiwan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Taipei
Elevation 22 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 22.030000, 121.530000

Cancun (CUN) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 14,320 kilometers (8,898 miles / 7,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Taiwan. 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 23:27 in Cancun, it's 12:27 in Orchid Island. 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 Orchid Island (KYD) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 35° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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