CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,584 km
10,305 miles
CXQ
Christmas Creek Station Airport
Australia
Distance
16,584 km
10,305 mi / 8,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN CXQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Christmas Creek Station Airport
IATA Code CUN CXQ
ICAO Code MMUN YCRK
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -18.880000, 125.920000

Cancun (CUN) to Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) in Christmas Creek Station Airport, Australia is 16,584 kilometers (10,305 miles / 8,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 13:10 in Cancun, it's 02:10 in Christmas Creek Station Airport. 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 Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 80° (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 Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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