CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,287 km
10,120 miles
LSM
Long Semado
Malaysia
Distance
16,287 km
10,120 mi / 8,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LSM
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Long Semado Airport
IATA Code CUN LSM
ICAO Code MMUN WBGD
City Cancun Long Semado
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuching
Elevation 22 ft 2,150 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 4.220000, 115.600000

Cancun (CUN) to Long Semado (LSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Long Semado Airport (LSM) in Long Semado, Malaysia is 16,287 kilometers (10,120 miles / 8,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Malaysia. 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 13:12 in Cancun, it's 02:12 in Long Semado. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,128 feet between the two airports. Long Semado Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Long Semado (LSM) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Long Semado Airport (LSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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