CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,259 km
10,103 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
16,259 km
10,103 mi / 8,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
269°
west

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CUN NLS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code CUN NLS
ICAO Code MMUN YNIC
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Perth
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Cancun (CUN) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 16,259 kilometers (10,103 miles / 8,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 09:31 in Cancun, it's 22:31 in Nicholson Airport. 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 79° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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