CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,715 km
10,386 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,715 km
10,386 mi / 9,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN WRZ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code CUN WRZ
ICAO Code MMUN VCCW
City Cancun Weerawila
Country Mexico Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Colombo
Elevation 22 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 6.250000, 81.240000

Cancun (CUN) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 16,715 kilometers (10,386 miles / 9,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Cancun, it's 16:20 in Weerawila. With a 10.5-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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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