CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,487 km
8,380 miles
LYA
Luoyang
China
Distance
13,487 km
8,380 mi / 7,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
341°
north northwest

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CUN LYA
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Luoyang Airport
IATA Code CUN LYA
ICAO Code MMUN ZHLY
City Cancun Luoyang
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 840 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 34.740000, 112.390000

Cancun (CUN) to Luoyang (LYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Luoyang Airport (LYA) in Luoyang, China is 13,487 kilometers (8,380 miles / 7,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 China. 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 08:02 in Cancun, it's 21:02 in Luoyang. 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 Luoyang (LYA) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Luoyang Airport (LYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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