ASI
Ascension Island
SH
8,540 km
5,306 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
8,540 km
5,306 mi / 4,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ASI CUN
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ASI CUN
ICAO Code FHAW MMUN
City Ascension Island Cancun
Country SH Mexico
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena America/Cancun
Elevation 278 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 21.040000, -86.880000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 8,540 kilometers (5,306 miles / 4,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting SH with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Ascension Island, it's 14:24 in Cancun. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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