The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Long Lellang Airport (LGL) in Long Datih, Malaysia is 16,387 kilometers (10,183 miles / 8,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 00:59 in Cancun, it's 13:59 in Long Datih. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Long Lellang Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Long Datih (LGL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Long Lellang Airport (LGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.