CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,070 km
7,500 miles
NTQ
Wajima
Japan
Distance
12,070 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Cancun
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN NTQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Noto Airport
IATA Code CUN NTQ
ICAO Code MMUN RJNW
City Cancun Wajima
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 22 ft 718 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 37.290000, 136.960000

Cancun (CUN) to Wajima (NTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Noto Airport (NTQ) in Wajima, Japan is 12,070 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 11:09 in Cancun, it's 01:09 in Wajima. 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 Wajima (NTQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 43° (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 Noto Airport (NTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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