CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,957 km
10,536 miles
KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
Distance
16,957 km
10,536 mi / 9,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN KTE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kerteh Airport
IATA Code CUN KTE
ICAO Code MMUN WMKE
City Cancun Kerteh
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 22 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 4.540000, 103.430000

Cancun (CUN) to Kerteh (KTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia is 16,957 kilometers (10,536 miles / 9,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Malaysia. 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 14:52 in Cancun, it's 03:52 in Kerteh. With a 13-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 Kerteh (KTE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Kerteh Airport (KTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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