CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,259 km
9,481 miles
GLG
Glengyle Airport
Australia
Distance
15,259 km
9,481 mi / 8,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN GLG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Glengyle Airport
IATA Code CUN GLG
ICAO Code MMUN YGLE
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 22 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -24.810000, 139.600000

Cancun (CUN) to Glengyle Airport (GLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Glengyle Airport (GLG) in Glengyle Airport, Australia is 15,259 kilometers (9,481 miles / 8,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 19:37 in Cancun, it's 10:37 in Glengyle Airport. With a 15-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 Glengyle Airport (GLG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 85° (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 Glengyle Airport (GLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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