CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,193 km
7,576 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
12,193 km
7,576 mi / 6,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN VLI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code CUN VLI
ICAO Code MMUN NVVV
City Cancun Port Vila
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Efate
Elevation 22 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Cancun (CUN) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 12,193 kilometers (7,576 miles / 6,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 23:47 in Cancun, it's 15:47 in Port Vila. 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 Port Vila (VLI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 73° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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