CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,752 km
4,817 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
7,752 km
4,817 mi / 4,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
32°
north northeast

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CUN LSI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code CUN LSI
ICAO Code MMUN EGPB
City Cancun Lerwick
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/London
Elevation 22 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 59.880000, -1.300000

Cancun (CUN) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 7,752 kilometers (4,817 miles / 4,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Cancun, it's 00:49 in Lerwick. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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