CUN
Cancun
Mexico
12,137 km
7,542 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,137 km
7,542 mi / 6,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
260°
west

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CUN SSR
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code CUN SSR
ICAO Code MMUN NVSH
City Cancun Pentecost Island
Country Mexico Vanuatu
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Efate
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Cancun (CUN) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 12,137 kilometers (7,542 miles / 6,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. 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 02:05 in Pentecost Island. With a 16-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 Pentecost Island (SSR) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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