CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,402 km
9,570 miles
CWR
Cowarie Airport
Australia
Distance
15,402 km
9,570 mi / 8,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN CWR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Cowarie Airport
IATA Code CUN CWR
ICAO Code MMUN YCWI
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 22 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -27.710000, 138.330000

Cancun (CUN) to Cowarie Airport (CWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Cowarie Airport (CWR) in Cowarie Airport, Australia is 15,402 kilometers (9,570 miles / 8,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Mexico with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Cancun, it's 21:08 in Cowarie Airport. With a 15.5-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 Cowarie Airport (CWR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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