CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,856 km
7,988 miles
NGS
Nagasaki
Japan
Distance
12,856 km
7,988 mi / 6,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
326°
northwest

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CUN NGS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Nagasaki Airport
IATA Code CUN NGS
ICAO Code MMUN RJFU
City Cancun Nagasaki
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 22 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.920000, 129.910000

Cancun (CUN) to Nagasaki (NGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) in Nagasaki, Japan is 12,856 kilometers (7,988 miles / 6,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Japan. 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 15:43 in Cancun, it's 05:43 in Nagasaki. With a 14-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 Nagasaki (NGS) 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 Nagasaki Airport (NGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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