The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 15,743 kilometers (9,782 miles / 8,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Australia. 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 18:41 in Cancun, it's 09:11 in Tennant Creek. With a 14.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,214 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.