CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,304 km
10,131 miles
GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
Distance
16,304 km
10,131 mi / 8,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
268°
west

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CUN GDD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gordon Downs Airport
IATA Code CUN GDD
ICAO Code MMUN YGDN
City Cancun Gordon Downs
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -18.680000, 128.590000

Cancun (CUN) to Gordon Downs (GDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia is 16,304 kilometers (10,131 miles / 8,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 15:56 in Cancun, it's 04:56 in Gordon Downs. 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 Gordon Downs (GDD) 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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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