CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,961 km
8,675 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,961 km
8,675 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Cancun
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN PNP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code CUN PNP
ICAO Code MMUN AYGR
City Cancun Popondetta
Country Mexico Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 22 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Cancun (CUN) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 13,961 kilometers (8,675 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 08:48 in Cancun, it's 23:48 in Popondetta. With a 15-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 Popondetta (PNP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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