CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,546 km
7,796 miles
NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
Distance
12,546 km
7,796 mi / 6,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Cancun
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN NLK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Norfolk Island International Airport
IATA Code CUN NLK
ICAO Code MMUN YSNF
City Cancun Burnt Pine
Country Mexico NF
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Norfolk
Elevation 22 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -29.040000, 167.940000

Cancun (CUN) to Burnt Pine (NLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF is 12,546 kilometers (7,796 miles / 6,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 NF. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Cancun, it's 15:46 in Burnt Pine. 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 Burnt Pine (NLK) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 78° (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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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