CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,446 km
10,841 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
17,446 km
10,841 mi / 9,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN PER
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code CUN PER
ICAO Code MMUN YPPH
City Cancun Perth
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Cancun (CUN) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 17,446 kilometers (10,841 miles / 9,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 02:03 in Cancun, it's 15:03 in Perth. With a 13-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 Perth (PER) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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