BHY
Beihai
China
14,965 km
9,299 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
14,965 km
9,299 mi / 8,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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BHY CUN
Airport Name Beihai Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BHY CUN
ICAO Code ZGBH MMUN
City Beihai Cancun
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cancun
Elevation 0 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 21.540000, 109.290000 21.040000, -86.880000

Beihai (BHY) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beihai Airport (BHY) in Beihai, China to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 14,965 kilometers (9,299 miles / 8,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 China 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 04:00 in Beihai, it's 15:00 in Cancun. With a 13-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 Beihai (BHY) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Beihai Airport (BHY) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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