CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,570 km
9,053 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
14,570 km
9,053 mi / 7,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Cancun
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CUN PPL
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code CUN PPL
ICAO Code MMUN VNPL
City Cancun Phaplu
Country Mexico Nepal
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 22 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 27.520000, 86.580000

Cancun (CUN) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 14,570 kilometers (9,053 miles / 7,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Nepal. 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 09:22 in Cancun, it's 20:07 in Phaplu. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,896 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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