CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,061 km
8,737 miles
WTP
Fatima Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,061 km
8,737 mi / 7,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN WTP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Woitape Airport
IATA Code CUN WTP
ICAO Code MMUN AYWT
City Cancun Fatima Mission
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 5,200 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -8.550000, 147.250000

Cancun (CUN) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 14,061 kilometers (8,737 miles / 7,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 14:46 in Cancun, it's 05:46 in Fatima Mission. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,178 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 70° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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