CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,087 km
10,618 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
17,087 km
10,618 mi / 9,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SWY
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code CUN SWY
ICAO Code MMUN WMBA
City Cancun Sitiawan
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 22 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 4.220000, 100.700000

Cancun (CUN) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 17,087 kilometers (10,618 miles / 9,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Malaysia. 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 18:50 in Cancun, it's 07:50 in Sitiawan. 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 Sitiawan (SWY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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