CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,136 km
5,677 miles
PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
Distance
9,136 km
5,677 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cancun
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN PLQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Palanga International Airport
IATA Code CUN PLQ
ICAO Code MMUN EYPA
City Cancun Palanga
Country Mexico Lithuania
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 22 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 55.970000, 21.090000

Cancun (CUN) to Palanga (PLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Lithuania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Cancun, it's 09:18 in Palanga. With a 7-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 Palanga (PLQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Palanga International Airport (PLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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