CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,098 km
8,138 miles
PGU
Asalouyeh
Iran
Distance
13,098 km
8,138 mi / 7,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN PGU
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Persian Gulf International Airport
IATA Code CUN PGU
ICAO Code MMUN OIBP
City Cancun Asalouyeh
Country Mexico Iran
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Tehran
Elevation 22 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 27.380000, 52.740000

Cancun (CUN) to Asalouyeh (PGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) in Asalouyeh, Iran is 13,098 kilometers (8,138 miles / 7,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Iran. 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 08:28 in Cancun, it's 16:58 in Asalouyeh. With a 8.5-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 Asalouyeh (PGU) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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