AXJ
Amakusa Airport
Japan
12,879 km
8,003 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,879 km
8,003 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
39°
northeast

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AXJ CUN
Airport Name Amakusa Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code AXJ CUN
ICAO Code RJDA MMUN
City N/A Cancun
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Cancun
Elevation 340 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 32.480000, 130.160000 21.040000, -86.880000

Amakusa Airport (AXJ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amakusa Airport (AXJ) in Amakusa Airport, Japan to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,879 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Japan 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 01:50 in Amakusa Airport, it's 11:50 in Cancun. With a 14-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 Amakusa Airport (AXJ) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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