CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,945 km
6,801 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
10,945 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Cancun
Heading
276°
west

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CUN MZK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code CUN MZK
ICAO Code MMUN NGMK
City Cancun Marakei
Country Mexico Kiribati
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 2.060000, 173.270000

Cancun (CUN) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 10,945 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Kiribati. 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 07:26 in Cancun, it's 00:26 in Marakei. With a 17-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 Marakei (MZK) 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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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