CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,319 km
9,519 miles
IGN
Iligan Airport
Philippines
Distance
15,319 km
9,519 mi / 8,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN IGN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Iligan Airport
IATA Code CUN IGN
ICAO Code MMUN RPMI
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Manila
Elevation 22 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 8.130000, 124.220000

Cancun (CUN) to Iligan Airport (IGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Iligan Airport (IGN) in Iligan Airport, Philippines is 15,319 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Philippines. 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 07:31 in Cancun, it's 20:31 in Iligan Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,278 feet between the two airports. Iligan Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Iligan Airport (IGN) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Iligan Airport (IGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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