BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
16,895 km
10,498 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
16,895 km
10,498 mi / 9,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
35°
northeast

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BSE CUN
Airport Name Sematan Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BSE CUN
ICAO Code WBGN MMUN
City Sematan Cancun
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Cancun
Elevation 22 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 21.040000, -86.880000

Sematan (BSE) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 16,895 kilometers (10,498 miles / 9,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Malaysia 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 04:45 in Sematan, it's 15:45 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 Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 323° (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 Sematan Airport (BSE) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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