CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,845 km
11,089 miles
LEA
Exmouth
Australia
Distance
17,845 km
11,089 mi / 9,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
263°
west

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CUN LEA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Learmonth Airport
IATA Code CUN LEA
ICAO Code MMUN YPLM
City Cancun Exmouth
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -22.240000, 114.090000

Cancun (CUN) to Exmouth (LEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Learmonth Airport (LEA) in Exmouth, Australia is 17,845 kilometers (11,089 miles / 9,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 08:05 in Cancun, it's 21:05 in Exmouth. 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 Exmouth (LEA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Learmonth Airport (LEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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