CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,277 km
7,629 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
12,277 km
7,629 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Cancun
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN PCN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code CUN PCN
ICAO Code MMUN NZPN
City Cancun Picton
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 22 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Cancun (CUN) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 12,277 kilometers (7,629 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 New Zealand. 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 17:01 in Cancun, it's 11:01 in Picton. 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 Picton (PCN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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