CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,992 km
7,452 miles
HLH
Ulanhot
China
Distance
11,992 km
7,452 mi / 6,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN HLH
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ulanhot Airport
IATA Code CUN HLH
ICAO Code MMUN ZBUL
City Cancun Ulanhot
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 46.200000, 122.010000

Cancun (CUN) to Ulanhot (HLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China is 11,992 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 China. 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 07:19 in Cancun, it's 20:19 in Ulanhot. With a 13-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 Ulanhot (HLH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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