CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,712 km
10,384 miles
KBV
Krabi
Thailand
Distance
16,712 km
10,384 mi / 9,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Cancun
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN KBV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Krabi Airport
IATA Code CUN KBV
ICAO Code MMUN VTSG
City Cancun Krabi
Country Mexico Thailand
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 22 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 8.100000, 98.990000

Cancun (CUN) to Krabi (KBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Krabi Airport (KBV) in Krabi, Thailand is 16,712 kilometers (10,384 miles / 9,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Thailand. 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 11:57 in Cancun, it's 23:57 in Krabi. With a 12-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 Krabi (KBV) 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 Krabi Airport (KBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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