CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,061 km
10,601 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,061 km
10,601 mi / 9,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SWQ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code CUN SWQ
ICAO Code MMUN WADS
City Cancun Sumbawa Island
Country Mexico Indonesia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Makassar
Elevation 22 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Cancun (CUN) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 17,061 kilometers (10,601 miles / 9,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 02:55 in Cancun, it's 15:55 in Sumbawa Island. 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 Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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