CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,734 km
8,534 miles
KDR
Kandrian
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,734 km
8,534 mi / 7,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN KDR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kandrian Airport
IATA Code CUN KDR
ICAO Code MMUN AYKC
City Cancun Kandrian
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 280 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -6.270000, 149.560000

Cancun (CUN) to Kandrian (KDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kandrian Airport (KDR) in Kandrian, Papua New Guinea is 13,734 kilometers (8,534 miles / 7,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 07:29 in Cancun, it's 22:29 in Kandrian. With a 15-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 Kandrian (KDR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Kandrian Airport (KDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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