CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,920 km
6,786 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
10,920 km
6,786 mi / 5,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Cancun
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN MTK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code CUN MTK
ICAO Code MMUN NGMN
City Cancun Makin Island
Country Mexico Kiribati
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 3.370000, 172.990000

Cancun (CUN) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 10,920 kilometers (6,786 miles / 5,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Kiribati. 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 15:52 in Cancun, it's 08:52 in Makin Island. With a 17-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 Makin Island (MTK) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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