CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,160 km
7,556 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
12,160 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Cancun
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN NCU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code CUN NCU
ICAO Code MMUN UTNN
City Cancun Nukus
Country Mexico Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 22 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 42.490000, 59.620000

Cancun (CUN) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 01:14 in Cancun, it's 11:14 in Nukus. With a 10-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 Nukus (NCU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). 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 Nukus Airport (NCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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