CUN
Cancun
Mexico
7,210 km
4,480 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
7,210 km
4,480 mi / 3,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Cancun
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN NUK
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code CUN NUK
ICAO Code MMUN NTGW
City Cancun Nukutavake
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 22 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Cancun (CUN) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 7,210 kilometers (4,480 miles / 3,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with French Polynesia. 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 05:22 in Cancun, it's 00:22 in Nukutavake. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nukutavake (NUK) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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