CUN
Cancun
Mexico
15,209 km
9,450 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
15,209 km
9,450 mi / 8,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
318°
northwest

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CUN SJI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code CUN SJI
ICAO Code MMUN RPUH
City Cancun San Jose
Country Mexico Philippines
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Manila
Elevation 22 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 12.360000, 121.050000

Cancun (CUN) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 15,209 kilometers (9,450 miles / 8,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Philippines. 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 15:06 in Cancun, it's 04:06 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (SJI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 40° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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