CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,773 km
8,558 miles
MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN MAS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Momote Airport
IATA Code CUN MAS
ICAO Code MMUN AYMO
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -2.060000, 147.420000

Cancun (CUN) to Momote Airport (MAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 21:27 in Cancun, it's 12:27 in Momote Airport. 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 Momote Airport (MAS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Momote Airport (MAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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