CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,496 km
9,007 miles
KWO
Kawito
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,496 km
9,007 mi / 7,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN KWO
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kawito Airport
IATA Code CUN KWO
ICAO Code MMUN AYKW
City Cancun Kawito
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -7.980000, 142.820000

Cancun (CUN) to Kawito (KWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kawito Airport (KWO) in Kawito, Papua New Guinea is 14,496 kilometers (9,007 miles / 7,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 21:46 in Cancun, it's 12:46 in Kawito. 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 Kawito (KWO) 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 Kawito Airport (KWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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