AWD
Aniwa
Vanuatu
12,112 km
7,526 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,112 km
7,526 mi / 6,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AWD CUN
Airport Name Aniwa Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AWD CUN
ICAO Code NVVB MMUN
City Aniwa Cancun
Country Vanuatu Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Cancun
Elevation 69 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -19.240000, 169.600000 21.040000, -86.880000

Aniwa (AWD) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aniwa Airport (AWD) in Aniwa, Vanuatu to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,112 kilometers (7,526 miles / 6,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Vanuatu 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 05:45 in Aniwa, it's 13:45 in Cancun. With a 16-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 Aniwa (AWD) follows a heading of 256° (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 Aniwa Airport (AWD) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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