The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 14,577 kilometers (9,058 miles / 7,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Indonesia. 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 18:14 in Cancun, it's 08:14 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 14-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 1,295 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.