CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,556 km
9,045 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
14,556 km
9,045 mi / 7,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Cancun
Heading
237°
west southwest

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CUN SXE
Airport Name Cancun International Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code CUN SXE
ICAO Code MMUN YWSL
City Cancun N/A
Country Mexico Australia
Timezone America/Cancun Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 22 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -38.090000, 146.970000

Cancun (CUN) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 14,556 kilometers (9,045 miles / 7,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Australia. 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 01:53 in Cancun, it's 17:53 in West Sale Airport. 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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