CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,367 km
10,170 miles
FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
Distance
16,367 km
10,170 mi / 8,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
245°
west southwest

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CUN FOS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Forrest Airport
IATA Code CUN FOS
ICAO Code MMUN YFRT
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 511 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -30.840000, 128.120000

Cancun (CUN) to Forrest Airport (FOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia is 16,367 kilometers (10,170 miles / 8,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 14:27 in Cancun, it's 03:27 in Forrest 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 Forrest Airport (FOS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 99° (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 Forrest Airport (FOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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