AKU
Aksu
China
12,962 km
8,054 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,962 km
8,054 mi / 6,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKU CUN
Airport Name Aksu Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AKU CUN
ICAO Code ZWAK MMUN
City Aksu Cancun
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cancun
Elevation 0 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 21.040000, -86.880000

Aksu (AKU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,962 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Aksu, it's 21:18 in Cancun. With a 13-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 Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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