CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,247 km
10,095 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
16,247 km
10,095 mi / 8,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN LWY
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code CUN LWY
ICAO Code MMUN WBGW
City Cancun Lawas
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 22 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 4.850000, 115.410000

Cancun (CUN) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 16,247 kilometers (10,095 miles / 8,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 17:44 in Cancun, it's 06:44 in Lawas. 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 Lawas (LWY) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 39° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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