CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,122 km
7,532 miles
MTV
Ablow
Vanuatu
Distance
12,122 km
7,532 mi / 6,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN MTV
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Mota Lava Airport
IATA Code CUN MTV
ICAO Code MMUN NVSA
City Cancun Ablow
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Efate
Elevation 22 ft 63 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -13.670000, 167.710000

Cancun (CUN) to Ablow (MTV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu is 12,122 kilometers (7,532 miles / 6,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 01:49 in Cancun, it's 17:49 in Ablow. With a 16-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 Ablow (MTV) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 72° (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 Mota Lava Airport (MTV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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