CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,102 km
8,763 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
14,102 km
8,763 mi / 7,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
332°
north northwest

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CUN SQJ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code CUN SQJ
ICAO Code MMUN ZSSM
City Cancun Sanming
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 22 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 26.430000, 117.840000

Cancun (CUN) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 14,102 kilometers (8,763 miles / 7,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 10:14 in Cancun, it's 23:14 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 29° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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