CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,574 km
9,056 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
14,574 km
9,056 mi / 7,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN XMY
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Yam Island Airport
IATA Code CUN XMY
ICAO Code MMUN YYMI
City Cancun Yam Island
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Cancun (CUN) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 14,574 kilometers (9,056 miles / 7,869 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 Australia. 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 01:48 in Cancun, it's 16:48 in Yam Island. 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.

The return flight from Yam Island (XMY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 71° (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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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