AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
15,437 km
9,592 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
15,437 km
9,592 mi / 8,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
360°
north

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AKY CUN
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AKY CUN
ICAO Code VYSW MMUN
City Sittwe Cancun
Country Myanmar Mexico
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Cancun
Elevation 27 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 21.040000, -86.880000

Sittwe (AKY) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 15,437 kilometers (9,592 miles / 8,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Myanmar 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 20:59 in Sittwe, it's 09:29 in Cancun. With a 11.5-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 Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 0° (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 Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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