CUN
Cancun
Mexico
17,018 km
10,575 miles
SXT
Taman Negara
Malaysia
Distance
17,018 km
10,575 mi / 9,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CUN SXT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Sungai Tiang Airport
IATA Code CUN SXT
ICAO Code MMUN WMAN
City Cancun Taman Negara
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 4.330000, 102.390000

Cancun (CUN) to Taman Negara (SXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) in Taman Negara, Malaysia is 17,018 kilometers (10,575 miles / 9,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Malaysia. 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 14:17 in Cancun, it's 03:17 in Taman Negara. 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 Taman Negara (SXT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 19° (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 Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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