CDY
Mapun
Philippines
15,843 km
9,844 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
15,843 km
9,844 mi / 8,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CDY CUN
Airport Name Cagayan de Sulu Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code CDY CUN
ICAO Code RPMU MMUN
City Mapun Cancun
Country Philippines Mexico
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Cancun
Elevation 0 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 7.010000, 118.500000 21.040000, -86.880000

Mapun (CDY) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) in Mapun, Philippines to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 15,843 kilometers (9,844 miles / 8,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Philippines 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 01:24 in Mapun, it's 12:24 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 Mapun (CDY) follows a heading of 316° (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 Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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