CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,411 km
8,955 miles
HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
Distance
14,411 km
8,955 mi / 7,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN HLS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport St Helens Airport
IATA Code CUN HLS
ICAO Code MMUN YSTH
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Hobart
Elevation 22 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -41.340000, 148.280000

Cancun (CUN) to St Helens Airport (HLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia is 14,411 kilometers (8,955 miles / 7,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Australia. 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 15:03 in Cancun, it's 07:03 in St Helens Airport. With a 16-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 St Helens Airport (HLS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 St Helens Airport (HLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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