CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,985 km
6,826 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
10,985 km
6,826 mi / 5,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Cancun
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN TRW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code CUN TRW
ICAO Code MMUN NGTA
City Cancun Tarawa
Country Mexico Kiribati
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 22 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 1.380000, 173.150000

Cancun (CUN) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 10,985 kilometers (6,826 miles / 5,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Kiribati. 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 18:28 in Cancun, it's 11:28 in Tarawa. With a 17-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 Tarawa (TRW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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