ADL
Adelaide
Australia
15,341 km
9,532 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
15,341 km
9,532 mi / 8,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ADL CUN
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ADL CUN
ICAO Code YPAD MMUN
City Adelaide Cancun
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Cancun
Elevation 20 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 21.040000, -86.880000

Adelaide (ADL) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 15,341 kilometers (9,532 miles / 8,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Australia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:24 in Adelaide, it's 05:54 in Cancun. With a 15.5-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 Cancun (CUN) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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