CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,622 km
5,979 miles
VLU
Velikiye Luki
Russia
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CUN VLU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Velikiye Luki Airport
IATA Code CUN VLU
ICAO Code MMUN ULOL
City Cancun Velikiye Luki
Country Mexico Russia
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Moscow
Elevation 22 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 56.380000, 30.610000

Cancun (CUN) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Russia. 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 00:33 in Cancun, it's 08:33 in Velikiye Luki. With a 8-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 Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). 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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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