BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
16,722 km
10,391 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
16,722 km
10,391 mi / 9,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJW CUN
Airport Name Soa Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BJW CUN
ICAO Code WATB MMUN
City Bajawa Cancun
Country Indonesia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Cancun
Elevation 1,454 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bajawa (BJW) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 16,722 kilometers (10,391 miles / 9,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Indonesia 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 22:57 in Bajawa, it's 09:57 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,432 feet between the two airports. Cancun International Airport sits lower than Soa Airport.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Soa Airport (BJW) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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