CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,586 km
9,685 miles
PLO
Port Lincoln
Australia
Distance
15,586 km
9,685 mi / 8,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Cancun
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN PLO
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Port Lincoln Airport
IATA Code CUN PLO
ICAO Code MMUN YPLC
City Cancun Port Lincoln
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 22 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -34.610000, 135.880000

Cancun (CUN) to Port Lincoln (PLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 15,586 kilometers (9,685 miles / 8,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 14:02 in Cancun, it's 05:32 in Port Lincoln. With a 15.5-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 Port Lincoln (PLO) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 98° (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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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