CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,976 km
7,442 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
11,976 km
7,442 mi / 6,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Cancun
Heading
north

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CUN PLX
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code CUN PLX
ICAO Code MMUN UASS
City Cancun Semey
Country Mexico Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Almaty
Elevation 22 ft 759 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 50.350000, 80.230000

Cancun (CUN) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 11,976 kilometers (7,442 miles / 6,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 18:07 in Cancun, it's 04:07 in Semey. With a 10-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 Semey (PLX) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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