CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,744 km
9,783 miles
TKT
Tak Airport
Thailand
Distance
15,744 km
9,783 mi / 8,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Cancun
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CUN TKT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tak Airport
IATA Code CUN TKT
ICAO Code MMUN VTPT
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Thailand
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 22 ft 478 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 16.900000, 99.250000

Cancun (CUN) to Tak Airport (TKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tak Airport (TKT) in Tak Airport, Thailand is 15,744 kilometers (9,783 miles / 8,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Thailand. 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 01:15 in Cancun, it's 13:15 in Tak Airport. With a 12-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 Tak Airport (TKT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Tak Airport (TKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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