CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,494 km
6,521 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,494 km
6,521 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cancun
Heading
43°
northeast

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CUN SAW
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code CUN SAW
ICAO Code MMUN LTFJ
City Cancun Istanbul
Country Mexico Turkey
Timezone America/Cancun Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 22 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 40.900000, 29.310000

Cancun (CUN) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,494 kilometers (6,521 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Turkey. 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 10:05 in Cancun, it's 18:05 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 Istanbul (SAW) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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