CUN
Cancun
Mexico
8,198 km
5,094 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
8,198 km
5,094 mi / 4,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Cancun
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RFP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code CUN RFP
ICAO Code MMUN NTTR
City Cancun Uturoa
Country Mexico French Polynesia
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 22 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Cancun (CUN) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 8,198 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with French Polynesia. 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 13:19 in Cancun, it's 08:19 in Uturoa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Uturoa (RFP) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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