CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,219 km
10,078 miles
LBU
Labuan
Malaysia
Distance
16,219 km
10,078 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
318°
northwest

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CUN LBU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Labuan Airport
IATA Code CUN LBU
ICAO Code MMUN WBKL
City Cancun Labuan
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuching
Elevation 22 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 5.300000, 115.250000

Cancun (CUN) to Labuan (LBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Labuan Airport (LBU) in Labuan, Malaysia is 16,219 kilometers (10,078 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Malaysia. 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 23:44 in Cancun, it's 12:44 in Labuan. 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 Labuan (LBU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Labuan Airport (LBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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