BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
16,563 km
10,292 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
16,563 km
10,292 mi / 8,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTU CUN
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BTU CUN
ICAO Code WBGB MMUN
City Bintulu Cancun
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Cancun
Elevation 74 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 21.040000, -86.880000

Bintulu (BTU) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 16,563 kilometers (10,292 miles / 8,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 01:49 in Bintulu, it's 12:49 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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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