CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,730 km
9,153 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
14,730 km
9,153 mi / 7,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LAO
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code CUN LAO
ICAO Code MMUN RPLI
City Cancun Laoag City
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Manila
Elevation 22 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 18.180000, 120.530000

Cancun (CUN) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 14,730 kilometers (9,153 miles / 7,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Philippines. 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 23:42 in Cancun, it's 12:42 in Laoag City. 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 Laoag City (LAO) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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