CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,581 km
9,060 miles
LUT
New Laura Airport
Australia
Distance
14,581 km
9,060 mi / 7,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN LUT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport New Laura Airport
IATA Code CUN LUT
ICAO Code MMUN YLRS
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -15.180000, 144.370000

Cancun (CUN) to New Laura Airport (LUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to New Laura Airport (LUT) in New Laura Airport, Australia is 14,581 kilometers (9,060 miles / 7,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Cancun, it's 21:21 in New Laura Airport. With a 15-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 New Laura Airport (LUT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 75° (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 New Laura Airport (LUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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