CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,183 km
7,570 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
12,183 km
7,570 mi / 6,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN WLH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code CUN WLH
ICAO Code MMUN NVSW
City Cancun Walaha
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Efate
Elevation 22 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Cancun (CUN) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 12,183 kilometers (7,570 miles / 6,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 22:23 in Cancun, it's 14:23 in Walaha. 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 Walaha (WLH) 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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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