CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,463 km
6,501 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
10,463 km
6,501 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Cancun
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN WLS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code CUN WLS
ICAO Code MMUN NLWW
City Cancun Wallis Island
Country Mexico WF
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 22 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Cancun (CUN) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 10,463 kilometers (6,501 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 WF. 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 19:23 in Cancun, it's 12:23 in Wallis Island. With a 17-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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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