CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,263 km
10,726 miles
NDS
Sandstone
Australia
Distance
17,263 km
10,726 mi / 9,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
249°
west southwest

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CUN NDS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sandstone Airport
IATA Code CUN NDS
ICAO Code MMUN YSAN
City Cancun Sandstone
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -27.980000, 119.300000

Cancun (CUN) to Sandstone (NDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sandstone Airport (NDS) in Sandstone, Australia is 17,263 kilometers (10,726 miles / 9,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Australia. 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 15:10 in Cancun, it's 04:10 in Sandstone. 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 Sandstone (NDS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Sandstone Airport (NDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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