CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,013 km
10,571 miles
SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,013 km
10,571 mi / 9,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Cancun
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CUN SBG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Maimun Saleh Airport
IATA Code CUN SBG
ICAO Code MMUN WITN
City Cancun Sabang-We Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 22 ft 393 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 5.870000, 95.340000

Cancun (CUN) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia is 17,013 kilometers (10,571 miles / 9,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Indonesia. 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 07:16 in Cancun, it's 19:16 in Sabang-We Island. With a 12-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 Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 5° (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 Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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