CUN
Cancun
Mexico
16,769 km
10,419 miles
TGC
Tanjung Manis
Malaysia
Distance
16,769 km
10,419 mi / 9,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cancun
Heading
321°
northwest

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CUN TGC
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tanjung Manis Airport
IATA Code CUN TGC
ICAO Code MMUN WBGT
City Cancun Tanjung Manis
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kuching
Elevation 22 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 2.180000, 111.200000

Cancun (CUN) to Tanjung Manis (TGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) in Tanjung Manis, Malaysia is 16,769 kilometers (10,419 miles / 9,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 11:39 in Cancun, it's 00:39 in Tanjung Manis. 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 Tanjung Manis (TGC) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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