ALR
Alexandra
New Zealand
12,707 km
7,895 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,707 km
7,895 mi / 6,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
84°
east

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ALR CUN
Airport Name Alexandra Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ALR CUN
ICAO Code NZLX MMUN
City Alexandra Cancun
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Cancun
Elevation 752 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -45.210000, 169.370000 21.040000, -86.880000

Alexandra (ALR) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexandra Airport (ALR) in Alexandra, New Zealand to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,707 kilometers (7,895 miles / 6,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 New Zealand 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 03:08 in Alexandra, it's 09:08 in Cancun. With a 18-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 Alexandra (ALR) follows a heading of 229° (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 Alexandra Airport (ALR) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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