CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,716 km
9,765 miles
GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
Distance
15,716 km
9,765 mi / 8,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CUN GWA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Gwa Airport
IATA Code CUN GWA
ICAO Code MMUN VYGW
City Cancun Gwa
Country Mexico Myanmar
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Yangon
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 17.600000, 94.580000

Cancun (CUN) to Gwa (GWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar is 15,716 kilometers (9,765 miles / 8,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Myanmar. 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 12:14 in Cancun, it's 23:44 in Gwa. With a 11.5-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 Gwa (GWA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Gwa Airport (GWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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