CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,765 km
4,825 miles
UNT
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
7,765 km
4,825 mi / 4,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CUN UNT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Unst Airport
IATA Code CUN UNT
ICAO Code MMUN EGPW
City Cancun Shetland Islands
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/London
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 60.750000, -0.850000

Cancun (CUN) to Shetland Islands (UNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 7,765 kilometers (4,825 miles / 4,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:14 in Cancun, it's 03:14 in Shetland Islands. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (UNT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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