CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,004 km
10,566 miles
TEF
Telfer Airport
Australia
Distance
17,004 km
10,566 mi / 9,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN TEF
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Telfer Airport
IATA Code CUN TEF
ICAO Code MMUN YTEF
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 970 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -21.710000, 122.230000

Cancun (CUN) to Telfer Airport (TEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Telfer Airport (TEF) in Telfer Airport, Australia is 17,004 kilometers (10,566 miles / 9,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 14:12 in Cancun, it's 03:12 in Telfer Airport. 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 Telfer Airport (TEF) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 86° (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 Telfer Airport (TEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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