CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,480 km
7,754 miles
WSZ
Westport Airport
New Zealand
Distance
12,480 km
7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Cancun
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN WSZ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Westport Airport
IATA Code CUN WSZ
ICAO Code MMUN NZWS
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico New Zealand
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 22 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -41.740000, 171.580000

Cancun (CUN) to Westport Airport (WSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Westport Airport (WSZ) in Westport Airport, New Zealand is 12,480 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 New Zealand. 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 06:16 in Cancun, it's 00:16 in Westport Airport. With a 18-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 Westport Airport (WSZ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Westport Airport (WSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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