CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,382 km
7,072 miles
GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Distance
11,382 km
7,072 mi / 6,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Cancun
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN GUW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Atyrau International Airport
IATA Code CUN GUW
ICAO Code MMUN UATG
City Cancun Atyrau
Country Mexico Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Oral
Elevation 22 ft -72 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 47.120000, 51.820000

Cancun (CUN) to Atyrau (GUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan is 11,382 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:39 in Cancun, it's 00:39 in Atyrau. With a 10-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 Atyrau (GUW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). 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 Atyrau International Airport (GUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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