CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,519 km
10,265 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,519 km
10,265 mi / 8,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN HIM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code CUN HIM
ICAO Code MMUN VCCH
City Cancun Hingurakgoda
Country Mexico Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Colombo
Elevation 22 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 8.050000, 80.980000

Cancun (CUN) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 16,519 kilometers (10,265 miles / 8,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 14:58 in Cancun, it's 01:28 in Hingurakgoda. With a 10.5-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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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