The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea is 14,276 kilometers (8,871 miles / 7,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 05:11 in Cancun, it's 20:11 in Kompiam Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,078 feet between the two airports. Kompiam Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kompiam Airport (KPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.