CUN
Cancun
Mexico
11,003 km
6,837 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
11,003 km
6,837 mi / 5,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Cancun
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN KUC
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code CUN KUC
ICAO Code MMUN NGKT
City Cancun Kuria
Country Mexico Kiribati
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 0.220000, 173.440000

Cancun (CUN) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 11,003 kilometers (6,837 miles / 5,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Kiribati. 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 07:09 in Cancun, it's 00:09 in Kuria. With a 17-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 Kuria (KUC) 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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