CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,415 km
8,957 miles
RBS
Orbost Airport
Australia
Distance
14,415 km
8,957 mi / 7,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RBS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Orbost Airport
IATA Code CUN RBS
ICAO Code MMUN YORB
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 22 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -37.790000, 148.610000

Cancun (CUN) to Orbost Airport (RBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Orbost Airport (RBS) in Orbost Airport, Australia is 14,415 kilometers (8,957 miles / 7,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 18:56 in Cancun, it's 10:56 in Orbost Airport. With a 16-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 Orbost Airport (RBS) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 93° (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 Orbost Airport (RBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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