CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,754 km
8,546 miles
LHK
Guanghua
China
Distance
13,754 km
8,546 mi / 7,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
341°
north northwest

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CUN LHK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Guangzhou MR Air Base
IATA Code CUN LHK
ICAO Code MMUN ZHGH
City Cancun Guanghua
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.390000, 111.690000

Cancun (CUN) to Guanghua (LHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) in Guanghua, China is 13,754 kilometers (8,546 miles / 7,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 03:10 in Cancun, it's 16:10 in Guanghua. 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 Guanghua (LHK) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 21° (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 Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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