AWN
Alton Downs Airport
Australia
15,304 km
9,510 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
15,304 km
9,510 mi / 8,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

AWN CUN
Airport Name Alton Downs Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AWN CUN
ICAO Code YADS MMUN
City N/A Cancun
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Cancun
Elevation 0 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -26.530000, 139.270000 21.040000, -86.880000

Alton Downs Airport (AWN) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alton Downs Airport (AWN) in Alton Downs Airport, Australia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 15,304 kilometers (9,510 miles / 8,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Australia 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 04:58 in Alton Downs Airport, it's 13:28 in Cancun. With a 15.5-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 Alton Downs Airport (AWN) follows a heading of 253° (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 Alton Downs Airport (AWN) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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