CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,006 km
7,460 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
12,006 km
7,460 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Cancun
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN ROT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code CUN ROT
ICAO Code MMUN NZRO
City Cancun Rotorua
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 22 ft 935 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Cancun (CUN) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 12,006 kilometers (7,460 miles / 6,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 05:44 in Cancun, it's 23:44 in Rotorua. 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 Rotorua (ROT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 77° (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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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