The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Irkutsk Airport (IKT) in Irkutsk, Russia is 11,790 kilometers (7,326 miles / 6,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Cancun, it's 05:35 in Irkutsk. 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 1,653 feet between the two airports. Irkutsk Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Irkutsk (IKT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Irkutsk Airport (IKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.