CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,077 km
8,747 miles
MAG
Madang
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,077 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN MAG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Madang Airport
IATA Code CUN MAG
ICAO Code MMUN AYMD
City Cancun Madang
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -5.210000, 145.790000

Cancun (CUN) to Madang (MAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Madang Airport (MAG) in Madang, Papua New Guinea is 14,077 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:02 in Cancun, it's 04:02 in Madang. With a 15-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 Madang (MAG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Madang Airport (MAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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