CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,221 km
10,079 miles
KBB
Kirkimbie
Australia
Distance
16,221 km
10,079 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN KBB
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kirkimbie Station Airport
IATA Code CUN KBB
ICAO Code MMUN YKIR
City Cancun Kirkimbie
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Darwin
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -17.780000, 129.210000

Cancun (CUN) to Kirkimbie (KBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB) in Kirkimbie, Australia is 16,221 kilometers (10,079 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 05:33 in Cancun, it's 20:03 in Kirkimbie. With a 14.5-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 Kirkimbie (KBB) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 79° (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 Kirkimbie Station Airport (KBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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