CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,411 km
8,333 miles
RUG
Rugao
China
Distance
13,411 km
8,333 mi / 7,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN RUG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Rugao Air Base
IATA Code CUN RUG
ICAO Code MMUN ZSRG
City Cancun Rugao
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 32.260000, 120.500000

Cancun (CUN) to Rugao (RUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Rugao Air Base (RUG) in Rugao, China is 13,411 kilometers (8,333 miles / 7,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 China. 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 05:07 in Cancun, it's 18:07 in Rugao. With a 13-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 Rugao (RUG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Rugao Air Base (RUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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