CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,613 km
8,459 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,613 km
8,459 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN HKN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code CUN HKN
ICAO Code MMUN AYHK
City Cancun Hoskins
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Cancun (CUN) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 13,613 kilometers (8,459 miles / 7,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 10:07 in Cancun, it's 01:07 in Hoskins. 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 Hoskins (HKN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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