CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,329 km
6,418 miles
NTT
Niuatoputapu
Tonga
Distance
10,329 km
6,418 mi / 5,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Cancun
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN NTT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kuini Lavenia Airport
IATA Code CUN NTT
ICAO Code MMUN NFTP
City Cancun Niuatoputapu
Country Mexico Tonga
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 22 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -15.980000, -173.790000

Cancun (CUN) to Niuatoputapu (NTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kuini Lavenia Airport (NTT) in Niuatoputapu, Tonga is 10,329 kilometers (6,418 miles / 5,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Tonga. 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 18:50 in Cancun, it's 12:50 in Niuatoputapu. With a 18-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 Niuatoputapu (NTT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Kuini Lavenia Airport (NTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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