CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,453 km
5,252 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
8,453 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Cancun
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN PYE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code CUN PYE
ICAO Code MMUN NCPY
City Cancun Penrhyn Island
Country Mexico CK
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 22 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Cancun (CUN) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 8,453 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with CK. 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 17:33 in Cancun, it's 12:33 in Penrhyn Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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