BXY
Baikonur
Kazakhstan
12,011 km
7,463 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
12,011 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BXY CUN
Airport Name Krainiy Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code BXY CUN
ICAO Code UAOL MMUN
City Baikonur Cancun
Country Kazakhstan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Cancun
Elevation 299 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, 63.220000 21.040000, -86.880000

Baikonur (BXY) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Krainiy Airport (BXY) in Baikonur, Kazakhstan to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 12,011 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 05:34 in Baikonur, it's 19:34 in Cancun. With a 10-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 Baikonur (BXY) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Krainiy Airport (BXY) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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