CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,025 km
9,336 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
15,025 km
9,336 mi / 8,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
320°
northwest

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CUN MNL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code CUN MNL
ICAO Code MMUN RPLL
City Cancun Manila
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Manila
Elevation 22 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 14.510000, 121.020000

Cancun (CUN) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 15,025 kilometers (9,336 miles / 8,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Philippines. 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 00:59 in Cancun, it's 13:59 in Manila. 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 Manila (MNL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 38° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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