CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,614 km
9,081 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
14,614 km
9,081 mi / 7,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Cancun
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CUN PBH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code CUN PBH
ICAO Code MMUN VQPR
City Cancun Paro
Country Mexico Bhutan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 22 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 27.400000, 89.420000

Cancun (CUN) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 14,614 kilometers (9,081 miles / 7,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Bhutan. 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 04:35 in Cancun, it's 15:35 in Paro. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,310 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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