CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,459 km
7,742 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
12,459 km
7,742 mi / 6,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN UVE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code CUN UVE
ICAO Code MMUN NWWV
City Cancun Ouvea
Country Mexico New Caledonia
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 22 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Cancun (CUN) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 12,459 kilometers (7,742 miles / 6,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 07:07 in Cancun, it's 23:07 in Ouvea. With a 16-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 Ouvea (UVE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 75° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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