CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,160 km
10,663 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
17,160 km
10,663 mi / 9,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN MEP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code CUN MEP
ICAO Code MMUN WMAU
City Cancun Mersing
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 2.380000, 103.870000

Cancun (CUN) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 17,160 kilometers (10,663 miles / 9,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 06:55 in Cancun, it's 19:55 in Mersing. 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 Mersing (MEP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 24° (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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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