CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,223 km
9,459 miles
KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,223 km
9,459 mi / 8,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN KNG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kaimana Airport
IATA Code CUN KNG
ICAO Code MMUN WASK
City Cancun Kaimana-Papua Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 22 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -3.640000, 133.700000

Cancun (CUN) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,223 kilometers (9,459 miles / 8,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Indonesia. 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 08:45 in Cancun, it's 22:45 in Kaimana-Papua Island. With a 14-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 Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 63° (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 Kaimana Airport (KNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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