BNE
Brisbane
Australia
13,946 km
8,665 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
13,946 km
8,665 mi / 7,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
83°
east

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BNE CUN
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BNE CUN
ICAO Code YBBN MMUN
City Brisbane Cancun
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Cancun
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 21.040000, -86.880000

Brisbane (BNE) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 13,946 kilometers (8,665 miles / 7,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 18:22 in Brisbane, it's 03:22 in Cancun. With a 15-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 Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 251° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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