CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,862 km
9,235 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
14,862 km
9,235 mi / 8,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN KWM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code CUN KWM
ICAO Code MMUN YKOW
City Cancun Kowanyama
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 22 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Cancun (CUN) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 14,862 kilometers (9,235 miles / 8,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Australia. 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 16:38 in Cancun, it's 07:38 in Kowanyama. 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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 75° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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