CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,452 km
9,602 miles
NUB
Numbulwar Airport
Australia
Distance
15,452 km
9,602 mi / 8,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
272°
west

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CUN NUB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Numbulwar Airport
IATA Code CUN NUB
ICAO Code MMUN YNUM
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Darwin
Elevation 22 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -14.270000, 135.720000

Cancun (CUN) to Numbulwar Airport (NUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Numbulwar Airport (NUB) in Numbulwar Airport, Australia is 15,452 kilometers (9,602 miles / 8,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 19:37 in Cancun, it's 10:07 in Numbulwar Airport. With a 14.5-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 Numbulwar Airport (NUB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 74° (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 Numbulwar Airport (NUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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