BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
15,094 km
9,379 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
15,094 km
9,379 mi / 8,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BHQ CUN
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BHQ CUN
ICAO Code YBHI MMUN
City Broken Hill Cancun
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Cancun
Elevation 958 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 21.040000, -86.880000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 15,094 kilometers (9,379 miles / 8,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 20:37 in Broken Hill, it's 05:07 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 Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 245° (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 Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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